One of his sons, Adeniyi, who confirmed the death yesterday in Ibadan, said he was helping his father with his bath when he died.
He said late Faleti observed the early morning devotion with the family members when he woke up and soon after told them that he prayed to God to send someone else to continue his mission as he was tired and longing for home.
He said: “After the morning devotion, I helped him to the bathroom as I normally do. He said he wanted God to send someone else to come and complete his work because he had done all he could do.
“He also said he wanted to go home. Suddenly, I noticed that he was not breathing again. We took him to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, where he was confirmed dead. We shall miss him greatly.”
One of his widows, Moteniola, described him as a loving husband, who was always concerned about the welfare of the family.
“I knew him as a loving husband and I will always remember how well he catered for the family; he prepared the children for a good future by ensuring that they got good education,” Moteniola said.
Also speaking, Gbemi, son, said the family would remain grateful to God for granting their father a good life.
According to Gbemi, “he reached the peak of his career in life. As an actor, he was a celebrated artiste. As an administrator, he headed the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, and Oyo State office of Mass Mobilisation for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery.
“He fitted into every good role that a father and a friend could play. We are sad about his demise, but we are grateful for the fulfilled life he lived.
“He is survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: that is the grace anyone should be thankful for.”
Adeniyi Faleti, a poet, translated the National Anthem into Yoruba. He has featured in films such as Saworo Ide, Bashorun Ga a, Efunsetan Aniwura and many more.
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