By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu Nollywood actors, together with Kanayo O. Kanayo and Mercy Johnson, have mourned their colleague, Francis Duru, following information of his dying. The actors took to social media to precise their grief, pay tribute to the late display screen star and mirror on his contributions to the Nigerian movie trade.……
By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu
Nollywood actors, together with Kanayo O. Kanayo and Mercy Johnson, have mourned their colleague, Francis Duru, following information of his dying.
The actors took to social media to precise their grief, pay tribute to the late display screen star and mirror on his contributions to the Nigerian movie trade.
TVC News Online reviews that Nollywood actor Francis Duru died on the age of 57. His dying was introduced by his household on Friday, October 23, 2026, following a short sickness.
In a submit shared on social media, Kanayo O. Kanayo described Duru as a consummate actor, writing: “A CONSUMMATE ACTOR HAS LEFT THE STAGE. One of the most flexible, prolific performers Nigeria ever produced. Rest in peace, my brother.”
Mercy Johnson Okojie additionally paid tribute to the late actor, saying, “Rest well legend. Too tired and speechless about this loss.”
Fans of the late actor additionally paid tribute to him. Abubakar Yakubu (@abkingyakub) wrote, “Another great thespian gone….Rest in peace, Francis Duru!!”
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Esther Musila additionally mourned the actor, writing: “Rest in peace, my friend.”
Other social media customers have additionally expressed disappointment over Duru’s dying.
On Facebook, Ameyaw Dwamena wrote, “Rip ma man,” whereas Arc Nwaike Ogubuike Stanley mentioned, “No this can’t be true, My elder brother gone noo.”
Another Facebook consumer, Tammy Clarizza, wrote, “Good night dear brother,” whereas Ikechukwu Somemore Nnochiri expressed disbelief, saying:
“This is unbelievable!! Someone should just shout “it’s a prank!!””
Emmanuel Nwanneh additionally reacted, writing, “Chai…people don dey go oooo.”
On X, #Grammee TL wrote, “Nollywood raised us with these legends, and now we’re watching them leave one by one. Rest in peace, Francis Duru.”
Another X consumer, #Urhoboworldwide__Gen Z, mentioned, “Might not relate. Rest in peace, Francis Duru; you were part of our childhood memories.”
