By Akinwale Kasali
Francis Duru, Nollywood Actor, known for his heart wrenching and emotional role in the popular Film, Mama Sunday, has passed on.
The actor passed on early Friday morning at the age of 57 years from a yet-to-be made public ill- health.
His family announced this very sad incident on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday morning.
They revealed that the accomplished Actor died following a brief illness.
“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 perfect peace. Amen.”
The thespian was born on July 27, 1969, in Cameroon, to parents of Nigerian origin – Imo state.
Having completed his Primary and Secondary Education in Cameroon, he relocated to Nigeria to pursue a university degree.
He gained admission to the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers state, where he studied Theatre Arts and earned a B.A. degree in 1996.
His entry into the most populous Movie Industry in Africa came in 1989, when he made his debut in a movie titled ‘Missing Mark,’ directed by the late Ndubuisi Oko.
His appearance in the film did little to advance his career at the time, as he was still considered an up-and-coming actor.
He gained greater recognition in the industry in 1995 after appearing in ‘Rattlesnake,’ an action-comedy produced by the late Amaka Igwe.
He played a notable role in the film as the character Ahanna.
In the course of his illustrious career in Nollywood, Duru received numerous awards and honours for his work.
He was named a United Nations Ambassador of Peace in recognition of his positive influence on young people.
In 2020, he won the :Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)’ award at the Best of Nollywood, BON, Awards for his performance in ‘Mboputa’.
He got married to his lovely wife, Adokiye
in 2003, who he attended University of Port Harcourt with, and the couple is blessed with four lovely children together.
His passenger came as a shock to his fans, friends and families, who are yet to come to terms with his sudden death.
Tributes have been pouring in on all social media platforms over his demise.
He will solely missed by colleagues, friends and fans, most especially, on his good interpretation of roles.
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