List Of Top Nollywood Actors Who Died In 2019

June 2024 · 3 minute read

Death is inevitable — a journey that marks the end of life on earth yet no one can propose when they will exit or will be no more.

For, 2020 we all know it hasn’t been that favourable, even though we are just 4 months into it, we have already lost quite a number of Nollywood actors aside from the fact that the world has lost thousands of people to COVID-19.

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Today, we’re having a retrospection and to bring into memory these celebrities who once entertained us but have unfortunately passed on.

Henry Okoro

Nollywood Actor and Producer, Henry Okoro died on May 11th 2019. The actor perished in a ghastly accident when he was returning from an outing with his friends. He was 36 years old.

Prince Dammy Eke

Nollywood actor, Prince Dammy Eke died on April 28th, 2019 after he mysteriously slumped at a bar at Rivers State. The actor was famous for his role in promoting Nigerian eastern cultures. He was 41.

Ifeanyichukwu Onyeabor

Nollywood Director Ifeanyi died on April 19th whilst on set. The actor was filming in Jos, Plateau State when the sad incident happened. He is remembered for movies such as ‘My Mother’s Heart,’ ‘5 Apostles,’ ‘Darkest Knight etc.

Paul Emema

Filmmaker, Producer and Scriptwriter, Paul Emema died as 52 after a short illness. the veteran actor died on March 12. The actor remembered for his work including, ‘Behind the Clouds’, Supple Blues’ and of course his movie titled, ‘Reverend Father Tansi’

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Abe Ishora Monsurat Olabisi

Actress Olabisi Monsurat Abe Ishola aka Bisket died 10 days after childbirth. She died on 30th May 2019. It’s undisclosed whether Bisket died due to complications from childbirth or any other illness.

Gbenga Akintunde

Gbenga Akintunde is the first Nollywood actor to die in 2019. His death came as early as January 3rd 2019. According to reports, he died following a short illness. Gbenga was 47.

Funmilayo Ogunsola

Yoruba actress Fumilayo Ogunsola aka Mama Ijewuru reportedly died of cardiac arrest. She died in Ibadan on February 6th 2019.

Oliver Duke

Actor and comedian, Duke Oliver died on April 2nd. The actor was returning to Lagos from his mother’s burial when he got involved in an accident.

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Tony Anyasodor

Nollywood actor, Tony Anyasodor also died in 2019. He died on March 7th after battling an undisclosed terminal ailment. The late Anyasodor was popular for his roles in Heavy Storm 1,’ ‘Heavy Storm 2,’ ‘Beyond the Verdict 1,’ ‘Beyond the Verdict 2,’ ‘Fire Dancer 1,’ and ‘Fire Dancer.

Adewale Olarenwaju

Actor Adewale Olarenwaju widely known as Ishow Larry died on January 21st 2019. He passed away after a brief illness. He was a makeup artist cum actor.

May their gentle souls rest in peace!

Source: GhanaCelebrities.Com

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