Mike Durueke, Nollywood Actor, Dies Of Pancreas Cancer; Colleagues Mourn, Pay Tribute

By Akinwale Kasali

It came as a shock to members of the ‘Make Believe Industry’, Nollywood when the news of the demise of Mike Durueke, popularly known as Mike D, was broken.

Many thought it was a rumour, waiting anxiously for it to be debunked by the deceased, his families and close friends.

Sadly, the Owerri, Imo State Born Actor succumbed to the cold hands of death having battled with Diabetes which was at the deadly stage.

Born on October 15, 1967,  Durueke was a popular face in the Nollywood industry. He, also, worked as a production personnel  in several films.

It was gathered that the late Actor was misdiagnosed by medical personnel which worsened his health situation.

Firstly, he was diagnosed to have suffered from Ulcer, to Pancreas Cancer, which metamorphosed into him battling for his lives, before it was discovered that he was at the deadly stage.

Following his failure to respond to treatment, with his health worsening, the family had to rely on a Miracle, by taking him to a prayer house in Ngwa, Abia State, where he finally gave up the ghost.

The Actor will be buried at his hometown in Mbieri, Imo State on December 23, 2022.

Tributes have been pouring in from colleagues and fans who are yet to come to terms with the sudden demise of the gifted actor.

Chima Samuel, a fellow actor said it is a big blow to the Nollywood industry to have lost such a talented actor at a time his wealth of experience is needed.

Also, fans of the deceased has taken to social media to pay tribute to the late Durueke, lamenting that he would be solely missed in the industry.