Nollywood Icon Francis Duru Passes Away After Illness
Francis Duru, a veteran actor in Nollywood, passed away after a brief illness, as confirmed by his family through a statement on his verified Instagram account. The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Yakubu, described Duru as an iconic actor and a mentor who inspired generations of practitioners.
He highlighted Duru's significant contributions to the Nigerian movie industry, stating that his legacy of excellence and professionalism would be a lasting reference point. Duru, born on July 27, 1969, in Imo State, studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State.
He debuted in the Nigerian film industry in 1989 and gained prominence for his role as 'Ahanna' in the 1995 action-comedy. Duru won several awards, including the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards.
He also worked with NGOs to improve education and living standards for African children and received the United Nations Ambassador of Peace award in 2007.
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