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Nollywood actor Francis Duru died at the age of 57

Updated 2026-10-26 · told from many outlets at once

Nollywood actor Francis Duru, born in Cameroon to Nigerian parents, died at 57 after a brief illness. He studied theatre at the University of Port Harcourt and won Best Actor awards in 2020. He made his film debut in 1989 and received a UN Peace Ambassador award in 2007.

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