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Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Francis Duru Dies At 57

Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Francis Duru Dies At 57

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has passed away at the age of 57. Veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo, while mourning the demise of Duru, described him as one of the most flexible and prolific performers in Nigeria.

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has passed away at the age of 57. A family source said that Duru died at about 10 p.m. on Thursday at the National Hospital Abuja (NHA). He is survived by his wife and two children. The news of the thespian’s demise was received with sadness by his associates and fans, as it came five weeks after the industry lost another icon, Olu Jacobs.

Veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo, while mourning the demise of Duru, described him as one of the most flexible and prolific performers in Nigeria. “A consummate actor has left the stage,” Kanayo said on his Instagram page. “One of the most flexible, prolific performers Nigeria ever produced. Rest in peace my brother.” Duru, known for creative interpretation of roles, featured in numerous movies, including Rattle Snake, as Ahanna, and One Chance.

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