Rita Enemuru, Reporting
A heartfelt appeal has been made to the public — particularly the fans, friends, bloggers and social media commentators of the actress Regina — to give her “breathing space” as she battles undisclosed health challenges.
The appeal, made by someone close to the situation who described himself as having known what Regina has been through, stressed that the request was not only for her sake but also for that of her children, “who are very well cared for and deserve to see their mother supported, loved and given every opportunity to get better.”
The statement noted that Regina has “been through a lot, more than many people may realise,” and that what she needs most at this time is “love, support and the opportunity to recover.”
It recalled that a video she shared on her birthday gave the public “a glimpse of some of the health challenges she has been dealing with.”
The appeal read: “As someone who knows what she has been through, I can tell you that this is not a time to judge, vilify or add to her burdens. It is a time to show compassion and allow her the opportunity to heal.
“Regardless of the difficulties we have faced, her well-being has always mattered to me. It is, in fact, the very concern that brought much of our private situation into the public domain.”
Particular concern was raised about the circulation of false and disturbing reports about her, “including fabricated death announcements, misleading stories and other hurtful content.”
The statement warned that such material is “not harmless social media engagement,” adding: “Regina sees many of these posts, and they are deeply distressing. They do nothing to support her recovery; rather, they add to the burden she is already carrying.”
Fans who genuinely care about her were urged to help discourage such behaviour “instead of amplifying it.”
The statement concluded with a firm warning: “Let me make this very clear: I will not tolerate the deliberate spread of false information about Regina, particularly fabricated reports about her death, health or personal circumstances.
“Those hiding behind social media accounts to invent stories, mislead the public and exploit her situation for clicks and engagement should stop immediately. We are documenting these publications, and anyone found responsible will be held accountable through the appropriate legal channels.
“There is a limit to what should be tolerated, and that limit has been reached. Regina deserves the opportunity to recover without being subjected to a fresh wave of fabricated stories every day.”
