The Nollywood film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Duro Michael, as announced by producer Stanley Ontop on Instagram.
According to Stanley, Michael passed away a few days ago after a battle with a terminal illness. In his tribute.
Stanley wrote:
“Nollywood actor Duro Michael has passed on. He died after a courageous battle with a terminal illness… may his soul rest in peace. It’s unfortunate that we often lack support for each other in this industry. There’s a need for more synergy.”
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Duro Michael had previously received support for his health struggles, including a ₦5 million donation from Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin in 2022.
Despite this, his condition worsened, and he continued to appeal to producers for financial assistance and roles in movies. Michael had notable appearances in films like Midnight Love (2003) and The Guilty (2006).
May God grant his soul eternal rest in his heavenly kingdom 🙏
