Nollywood veteran, Richard Francis Duru is d.ead
The news of his d.eath was announced few minutes ago by a Nollywood insider.
He was 57.
Aside the source, his family has now officially confirmed his passing. This was shared in a statement published on the actor’s Instagram page.
“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 peace. Amen,” the statement read.
The announcement was also confirmed by the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, in a post on the guild’s Instagram page.
Reacting to the development, Yakubu paid tribute to the late actor, describing his d.eath as the loss of another great talent in the Nigerian film industry.
“Another great thespian is gone. Rest in peace, Francis Duru,” he wrote.
Duru gained prominence in Nollywood through his role in the 1995 film Rattlesnake, one of the productions associated with his career.
Over the years, he featured in several Nigerian films, establishing himself as one of the actors who contributed to the development and growth of the country’s movie industry.
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Rest on
He probably never got over his son’s death