Veteran Nollywood Actor, Tom Njemanze Is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has died after battling prostate cancer.

His death was confirmed in a statement shared on Saturday, July 19, by film producer Stanley Ajemba Chibueze, popularly known as Stanley Ontop.

According to him, Tom Njemanze’s family informed him of the actor’s death on Friday, July 18.

“Good afternoon everyone it’s another sad period as we just received news from Tom Njemanze family that he has succomed to his ailment and passed on yesterday.

“May his soul RIP. It’s well We tried to save him Buh God knows the best Nollywood lose another legend,” Stanley wrote, along with a photo of the actor on his hospital bed.

Before his death, Tom Njemanze had been in the spotlight for seeking financial support as he fought a serious health condition, prostate cancer in particular.

Stanley Ontop had earlier shared videos of the actor in a hospital, looking weak and connected to oxygen and IV drips, showing how bad his condition had become.

He also posted Njemanze’s bank details at the time, appealing to the public to help the ailing actor with medical bills.

Tom Njemanze was known for his roles in classic Nigerian films like Died Wretched, Issakaba, Magic Cap, Osuofia in London, Twin Brothers, Last Kobo, Full Moon, Stronghold, and My School Mother.

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