Nollywood veteran, Francis Duru, dies at 57
Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family announced his death on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their support. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief Read More:…
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has passed away at the age of 57, following a brief illness. His family announced his death on his official Instagram page, expressing gratitude for the support they received during this time. Duru, who was born in Cameroon to Nigerian parents, gained recognition in the Nigerian film industry after starring in the 1995 film Rattlesnake.
He was awarded the United Nations ambassador of peace in recognition of his influence on young people and won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2020.
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