The household of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has introduced his passing within the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026.
According to a press release shared by way of his official verified Instagram web page, Francis Duru, the actor, died after a short sickness.
The assertion learn: “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”
Francis Duru is 57 years outdated. This comes about two years after the actor misplaced his youngest son, Ifeanyi, in 2024.
Born on July 27, 1969, in Cameroon to Nigerian mother and father from Imo State, Duru accomplished his main and secondary schooling within the nation earlier than relocating to Nigeria for college research.
He gained admission to the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the place he studied Theatre Arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts diploma in 1996.
Duru started his performing profession in 1989 with Missing Mark, a movie directed by the late Ndubuisi Oko.
However, he gained wider recognition in 1995 after that includes in Rattlesnake, an action-comedy produced by the late filmmaker Amaka Igwe. He performed Ahanna within the movie.
Throughout his profession, Duru acquired a number of awards and honours for his contributions to the Nigerian movie business. He was additionally named a United Nations ambassador of peace in recognition of his affect on younger folks.
In 2020, he gained the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award on the Best of Nollywood Awards for his efficiency in Mboputa.
Duru married Adokiye in 2003, and so they had 4 kids collectively. The household misplaced considered one of their kids, Ifeanyi, in August 2024.
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