Nollywood veteran actor, Francis Duru is dead.
He was 57.
The late actor’s family broke the news in a post on his official Instagram page, saying “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.”
Also, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, in a post mourned the actor, announcing that the guild just lost one of its own described as a talented actor.
Recall that a few days ago the late actor made a video to debunk a video in circulation showing him in a sickly state.
He noted that the video was the handiwork of merchants of darkness and evil, projecting him in an health state he was not.
Born on July 12, 1969 in Cameroon to Nigerian parents from Imo State, the late Duru was educated at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he earned a B.A degree in Theatre Arts.
He made an entry into the nation’s movie industry with “Missing Mark,” and went on to make tremendous make in the industry.
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