Nollywood Veteran Steve Echendu Passes Away
Steve Echendu, a veteran Nigerian actor, movie producer, and director, has died after battling an undisclosed illness. His death was reported by his colleague Wisdom Nwankwo in a Facebook post, where he expressed deep sadness over the loss of two prominent figures in Nollywood within a short period.
Nwankwo reflected on the impact of their contributions to the industry, mentioning that both Echendu and Austinfair Nwaulu were instrumental in shaping Nollywood. Nwankwo noted that Nwaulu passed away on a Saturday and was laid to rest on the following Tuesday.
He lamented the rapid succession of these losses, urging people to check on their friends regularly. Echendu was known for his roles in films such as Fury (2019), Infant at Heart (2024), and Knockout Blessing (2018).
His death was reported shortly after the confirmation of Francis Duru's passing.
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