Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru at the age of 57. Duru’s death was confirmed in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, with the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, announcing the sad development. In a tribute to the late actor, Yakubu wrote: “Another great thespian is gone. Rest in peace, Francis Duru.” The actor’s family also confirmed his death in a statement published on his verified Instagram account, disclosing that he…
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