Francis Duru, a veteran Nollywood actor, has died following a brief illness.
Reports suggest the late Francis Duru died at the age of 57.
The family of the Nollywood veteran announced his death in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, in a statement shared on his official Instagram page.
The family further expressed sadness over his passing and thanked the public for their prayers, love, and understanding during the difficult period.
The statement read, “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness. We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen”.
The late Francis Duru was a veteran in Nigeria’s film industry, having built a career spanning several decades.
His death marks a loss for Nollywood, with fans and colleagues mourning the actor and celebrating his contributions to the entertainment industry.
In related news, back home, Kwame Dzokoto, a veteran Ghanaian Actor and popular TV personality, has reportedly died.
According to reports, Kwame Dzokoto died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa.
The information gathered disclosed that the late Kwame Dzokoto was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Kwame Dzokoto, a politician and actor, was well known for his role in Effiewura and Edziban TV Show.
The late politician’s death was confirmed by a close source of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
However, further details surrounding the circumstances of his death are yet to be made public.
Meanwhile, some months ago, Kwame Dzokoto recounted how First Lady Lordina Mahama intervened when he was battling health complications.
He disclosed that Lordina Mahama helped secure support from business mogul Ibrahim Mahama for his treatment abroad.
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