Tragedy! Another Nollywood Actor Is Dead

Another popular Nollywood actor is dead.

News Rain Nigeria reports that popular Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu is dead. It was gathered that he slumped and died on Tuesday evening.

The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed his death.

Another Nollywood Actor Is Dead

“Yes, Ernest Asuzu is dead. I am trying to reach his wife to get the full details. I will get back to you.” Rollas said.

Read condolence messages from fans below:

thedamolar said: “Omg May his soul Rest In Peace.”

latifachuks said: “Na wa o. May his soul rest in peace.”

obatola said: “May his soul Rest In Peace.” onwutalobijane said: “This is so painful Rip to him.”

Recall that months ago, the Asuzu became a trending topic on social media after a Nigerian man identified as Bolingo2014 on Instagram shared a video of himself and the actor. Bolingo claimed that he saw the actor begging for money on the roadside at Oke-Afa in Isolo area of the state.

He alleged that the actor became this way after he suffered from a stroke.

The deceased actor began his acting career in the ’90s and rose to prominence after he starred in the 1997 Nollywood classic, ‘Rituals’. Asuzu was a top gun in the movie industry until he came down with a stroke in 2015 and it affected his speech. He was also bedridden for three years.

He was the toast of Nollywood until his career nosedived after he came down with a stroke in 2015 and it affected his speech. He was also bedridden for three years.

He is survived by his wife and two children.