Nigeria’s veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness. He was 61.
Local media reports on Monday said that a social commentator, Morris Monye, announced his passing through his X handle on Sunday.
It was gathered that Muonagor had kidney failure and was on dialysis and that a few days before his death, there was a viral video where he solicited for funds to help him undergo a Kidney transplant.
Monye wrote: “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing.
“He was a talented Nollywood actor whose presence on our screens was truly masterful.
“We watched with concern as he battled health issues, offering whatever support we could to help him seek treatment in India.
“This tragic loss highlights the need for better healthcare in our country.”
Muonagor, who hails from Anambra state in southeastern Nigeria, was born on August 20, 1962 and he was an actor and producer.
In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a comedy.
In 1989, after his youth service, Muonagor started working for the News Agency of Nigeria and after a few years, he resigned and took an acting role in his first movie as Akunatakasi in Taboo 1, a Nigerian movie.
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Veteran Nigeria actor Amaechi Muonagor dies at 61
