Veteran Nollywood actor Tito Harrison has opened up about his nearly decade-long struggle with a life-threatening liver disease, a battle that pushed his family to the brink of financial ruin.
In a heartfelt interview on the Talk to B podcast, Harrison shared the painful journey that saw his once-thriving family sell nearly all their possessions to fund his medical treatment.
Reflecting on the early signs of his illness, the Yoruba actor described how it all began with mild symptoms that quickly escalated. “Things were going good until God said, ‘I have come to test you the way I tested Job.’ I started feeling nauseous. I was losing my appetite,” he recounted, his voice heavy with emotion.
“Getting to the hospital, I was told I had liver issues.” For Harrison, this marked the beginning of a long and grueling fight for his life.
The actor’s health crisis took a severe turn when he slipped into a coma for three days. His recollections of that period are filled with a sense of disbelief and despair. “I am not good with years,” he admitted, “but my son is 16 now, and he was around four then. The thing got so intense that I was in a coma for three days.”
But even as he battled for his life, the financial toll of his illness became a crushing burden. Harrison’s family was forced to make heartbreaking sacrifices—selling land and a nearly completed house, their dreams of stability evaporating just to keep him alive.
To cope with these difficult times, he moved his children to their biological mother’s care while he and his wife sought shelter with her family, relying on their support.
Harrison’s struggle was not limited to the liver disease alone. He revealed that he was also grappling with a chronic ulcer, a condition that turned every meal into a test of endurance.
“Within that time, I couldn’t eat, and my lung ulcer came back. A very chronic ulcer that would kill me. I was managing two ailments,” he explained. This dual affliction drained him physically, emotionally, and financially, leaving him in a state of profound vulnerability.
Yet, amid this storm, he also experienced a painful lesson about the fickleness of human support. “Everyone left me,” he said, his voice tinged with bitterness, a stark reminder of how quickly people can disappear in times of hardship.
But in the darkness, there was one unwavering light—his wife. Harrison’s voice softened when he spoke about her, his gratitude unmistakable.
“The luck I had was my wife. It is good to have a good wife. If I come back to life, I will marry her again,” he declared with a rare mix of conviction and tenderness. “Everyone left me, but that woman stood.”
His wife’s steadfast support became his lifeline, not just emotionally but also practically, as she navigated the chaos of their shattered lives while ensuring that he received the care he desperately needed.
Her presence, he noted, was a constant reminder of true love and commitment.
Harrison’s tribute to his wife extended beyond just their years of marriage. “I dated that woman for 10 years before marriage.
Our daughter is 20 years old. I have lived with that woman for 30 years. She is the only person I have seen,” he said, his words a powerful testament to their enduring bond.
In a world where his illness revealed the fragility of many relationships, his wife’s loyalty became his anchor.
Harrison’s story is not just one of survival against overwhelming odds but also a tale of love that stood the test of life’s darkest trials.
