Nollywood has been in existence for
over twety years now, It’s impact has been great in the African cinema. Sadly,
there are some famous actors and actresses who has tremendous impacts but are
no more now. Here is the list of some of the famous who have passed on.
ASHLEY NWOSU
Very famous in playing the role of a villain in his movies, Nwosu’s death was as a result of a liver complication and he passed away at the military hospital in his hometown, Yaba in April 2011. His famous movies are Endless Night, Between Two Walls, Power Brokers, Foreign Affairs, Gift from the Grave and Lagos Babes.
SAM LOCO EFE
Popular comedian, Sam Loco who starred in over 200 movies in his Nollywood career, with movies like Unforgettable Heart of Stone, Open and Close, Husband My Foot, Away Match and a popular TV series, Everyday People. He passed away August 2011, Police reports suggested the actor died of acute asthma, as two canisters of ventolin inhalers were discovered at the scene. The multi award winning actor’s career lasted for over three decades.
GERALDINE EKEOCHA
Veteran screen princess
Ekeocha passed away in September 2011 amid a fibroid operation. She is
best remembered for her appearances in The King and the Maidens, Heavy
Storm, Devine Twins and After My Heart.ve rocked Nollywood since 2011.
DAVID IHEZIE
David Ihezie was very popular
for his roles in David and Goliath, Brain Master, Player No 1 and King of
the Forest. One of the founding fathers of Nollywood, he died after
battling with Arthritis at his home in
January 2012.
PETE ENEH
Eneh’s death in November 2012
following a leg infection has largely been attributed to spiritual
attacks, ironically in line with roles he excelled at in his screen characters.
Doctors at a local facility opted to amputate the actor’s leg after an
earlier improper treatment had left it swollen. The operation, however,
soured the illness, causing his death. Like Elebuwa, Eneh’s body is yet
to be buried. Eneh is most remembered for his fatherly roles in Lonely
Life, Divided Kingdom, Price of Ignorance, Heavy Rain and His Grace.
According to sources, Bisi who
got engaged sometime in 2012 had been on admission at the University
College Hospital (UCH) for 2 months before she lost her pregnancy, which
resulted in her death. The fair-skinned thespian started her acting
career over 3 years ago. Some of the movies she featured in include
Igboro Ti Daru, Eja Tutu, Bolode Oku, Asiri Owo, Aiye Ore meji and many
more.
ENEBELI ELEBUWA
Face of Nollywood, Elebuwa
died in December 2012 from a stroke he had suffered the previous year. In
his quest for healing, the aging actor visited, among others, a
controversial Nigerian pastor until finally being airlifted to an India
hospital from where he died. His body is due for burial sometime this
month. Burly and beardy Elebuwa was notable for his kingly gait which
mostly saw him play snobbish characters. He is remembered for such films
as Abuja Connection, Bent Arrows, Royal War and Lasting Love.
He was said to have passed on
Febuary 18,2013 in a Lagos hospital. A source said the now late Justus
Esiri has been secretly battling diabetes for a while but his family chose to
make it a secret until his sudden demise at the age of 71
May your souls rest in peace.
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