Veteran Actor Francis Duru Passes Away at 57

Francis Duru, a veteran actor, died at the National Hospital in Abuja on October 22, 2026, at around 10 p.m. His family confirmed the news on October 23, expressing their sadness over his passing.

Duru was 57 years old at the time of his death. The family stated that he died following a brief illness, but they did not disclose the specific illness that led to his demise.

The announcement was made through a statement shared on the actor's official Instagram page. While the time and location of his death have been reported, there are still unanswered questions regarding the nature of his illness.