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:…
Renowned Nollywood actor Francis Duru passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family announced on his official Instagram page. The family expressed gratitude for the support received during this difficult time, requesting privacy and peace for the departed soul.
Duru's death occurred months after rumors circulated about his health, with concerns intensified after a video on social media depicting him appearing frail. In response to these claims, Duru debunked the fabricated and malicious footage in a subsequent Instagram post.
Born on July 27, 1969, in Cameroon to Nigerian parents from Imo State, Duru completed his education in Nigeria before pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt. He embarked on his acting career in 1989 with the film Missing Mark, but gained significant recognition in 1995 through his role in Rattlesnake.
Throughout his career, Duru received multiple awards and honors for his contributions to the Nigerian film industry, including being appointed as a United Nations ambassador of peace. He was married to Adokiye since 2003 and had four children together, but tragically lost one child, Ifeanyi, in August 2024.
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