Nollywood veteran actor, Francis Duru, dies at 57
By KEMI KASUMU
According to the announcement, the legendary Rattlesnake star died peacefully following a brief illness.
Veteran Nollywood actor, director and filmmaker, Francis Duru, is dead. He was 57.
The DEFENDER reports that Duru’s family announced his death in a statement shared on his verified Instagram page on Friday, October 23, 2026.
According to the announcement, the legendary Rattlesnake star died peacefully following a brief illness.
Duru was a familiar face in the Nigerian movie industry, where he earned recognition for his acting talent and contributions to Nollywood as an actor, director and filmmaker.
