Kanayo O. Kanayo, Mercy Johnson, Others Mourn Francis Duru

By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu Nollywood actors, including Kanayo O. Kanayo and Mercy Johnson, have mourned their colleague, Francis Duru, following news of his death. The actors took to social media to express their grief, pay tribute to the late screen star and reflect on his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.……

Nollywood actors, including Kanayo O. Kanayo and Mercy Johnson, have mourned their colleague, Francis Duru, following news of his death.

The actors took to social media to express their grief, pay tribute to the late screen star and reflect on his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.

TVC News Online reports that Nollywood actor Francis Duru died at the age of 57. His death was announced by his family on Friday, October 23, 2026, following a brief illness.

In a post shared on social media, Kanayo O. Kanayo described Duru as a consummate actor, writing: “A CONSUMMATE ACTOR HAS LEFT THE STAGE. One of the most flexible, prolific performers Nigeria ever produced. Rest in peace, my brother.”

Mercy Johnson Okojie also paid tribute to the late actor, saying, “Rest well legend. Too tired and speechless about this loss.”

Fans of the late actor also paid tribute to him. Abubakar Yakubu (@abkingyakub) wrote, “Another great thespian gone….Rest in peace, Francis Duru!!”

Esther Musila also mourned the actor, writing: “Rest in peace, my friend.”

Other social media users have also expressed sadness over Duru’s death. On Facebook, Ameyaw Dwamena wrote, “Rip ma man,” while Arc Nwaike Ogubuike Stanley said, “No this can’t be true, My elder brother gone noo.”

Another Facebook user, Tammy Clarizza, wrote, “Good night dear brother,” while Ikechukwu Somemore Nnochiri expressed disbelief, saying: “This is unbelievable!! Someone should just shout “it’s a prank!!”” Emmanuel Nwanneh also reacted, writing, “Chai…people don dey go oooo.”

On X, #Grammee TL wrote, “Nollywood raised us with these legends, and now we’re watching them leave one by one. Rest in peace, Francis Duru.”

Another X user, #Urhoboworldwide__Gen Z, said, “Might not relate. Rest in peace, Francis Duru; you were part of our childhood memories.”

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