Veteran Nollywood Actor Francis Duru Dies at 57
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 after a brief illness. His family announced his passing in a statement shared on his verified social-media page, while the Actors Guild of Nigeria also confirmed the news. Duru was widely known for playing Ahanna in the 1995 Nollywood classic, Rattlesnake, directed by Amaka Igwe. A Theatre Arts graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, he built a screen career spanning more than three decades and was recognised for his youth advocacy work. He is remembered as a respected figure in Nollywood. May his soul rest in peace.
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