Categories: Entertainment

Nollywood Actor, Ernest Asuzu Is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu has slumped and died on Tuesday evening.

His wife, Jennifer Asuzu, who confirmed the sad incident to The Nation, said he fainted and never woke up Tuesday evening, January 26, 2021.

We learnt that his remains are on the way to the South-East for funeral rites.

Until his death, Ernest have been battling with stroke since 2014. In January, 2020, the actor was caught on camera begging for money in the streets of Lagos.

On February 18, 2020, the wife on Anambra State Governor, Ebelechukwu Obiano intervened on his health challenges.

Ernest was evacuated to Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka, Anambra State, where he received treatment for his ill health.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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