From ‘Rattlesnake’ To His Final Days: The Story Of Francis Duru

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 after a brief illness, Naija News reports.The family confirmed his death in a statement shared on the actor’s official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026.His death comes about two years after he lost his 15-year-old son, Ifeanyi, in August 2024.