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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Bruno Iwuoha Dies At 68 After A Prolonged Battle With Diabetes

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of Bruno Iwuoha.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Bruno Iwuoha, has died on Saturday morning at the age of 68, after a prolonged battle with diabetes.

The actor’s death was confirmed in a statement signed by the Director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Monalisa Chinda Coker.

“It is on a sad note that we announce the passing away of our elder colleague and active member of AGN Abuja, Bruno Obinna Iwuoha.

“He died in the early hours of this morning (10/04/2021) after a prolonged battle with diabetes.

“Bruno Iwuoha hails from Ehime Mbano Local Government Area in Umunumo Umuanunu kindred, Imo state. He was aged 68 years, survived by his wife and six children,” the statement reads.

The National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Emeka Rollas, said on behalf of the entire members of the Guild, he commiserates with the immediate family members, friends and fans.

He prayed that God would comfort them at this moment of grief and that all the souls of all faithful departed would rest in peace.

 

This comes barely a month after veteran broadcaster and Nollywood actor, Sadiq Daba died of a long battle with leukemia and prostate cancer.

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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