AGN Reacts To Don Brymo Uchegbu’s Death, Says He Didn’t Collapse On Movie Set

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has reacted to the tragic death of Nollywood actor, Don Brymo Uchegbu.

KanyiDaily recalls that Don Brymo Uchegbu died on Thursday, June 15, 2023, after he reportedly collapsed while shooting a film in Ahoada, Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

In a statement on Thursday night, AGN National President, Ejezie Emeka Rollas refuted claims that the late actor collapsed on a movie set, noting that preliminary investigations have commenced from the hospital where he was rushed to after he slumped.

Emeka Rollas extended condolences to the family of the deceased and expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death, which has left the entire Guild in mourning.

Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health, Rollas highlighted that Brymo’s passing further underscores the Guild’s persistent call for members to enroll in the AGN health management (HMO) plans, ensuring regular check-ups and well-being.

The statement reads, “Actors Guild of Nigeria was thrown into another state of grief following the sudden demise of Don Brymo who was reported to have slumped on a film set in Rivers State and later passed on.

“This tragic death came as a rude shock and has thrown the entire Guild into another grieving moment as we mourn his death. I have taken reports from all the actors on the set with him and found out that he didn’t collapse on set as widely speculated.

“While I commiserate with his immediate family, we have commenced preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death especially from the hospital where he was rushed to.

“This has also proven further credence to our incessant clarion calls on members to sign up for the AGN health management (HMO) plans to help put their health in check constantly.

“I and the entire members of the Guild are saddened by this tragic development of a death that could have been possibly avoided if the urgent intervention was provided.

“May Don Brymo’s soul rest in peace and may God comfort all of us left behind to mourn him. We shall keep members abreast with latest information and updates from the family.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Nollywood actor, Harry B Anyanwu had recently slammed a lady who made an unpleasant comment about him and Don Brymo Uchegbu.