‎The Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru at the age of 57.

‎The actor reportedly died after a brief illness, with his family announcing the sad news on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026. The family expressed appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their love, prayers and support during this difficult time.

‎Francis Duru was one of Nollywood’s respected actors, with a career spanning several decades. He rose to prominence for his role as Ahanna in the classic Nigerian action film Rattlesnake, which earned him recognition among movie lovers.

‎Over the years, he built a reputation for his versatility, memorable performances and contributions to the growth of the Nigerian film industry.

‎His death marks a painful loss for Nollywood, as fans, colleagues and admirers remember his contributions to Nigerian entertainment.

‎As tributes pour in, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the entire Nollywood community.

‎May his soul rest in perfect peace.

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