“May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace” — Family Announces Death Of Veteran Actor Francis Duru At 57 After Brief Illness

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, bringing to an end a career spanning more than three decades in the Nigerian film industry.Duru’s family announced his death through a statement posted on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026.