Francis Duru
In short
Francis Duru was a veteran Nigerian actor who died on 23 October 2026. He is in the news following his death after a brief illness, which was confirmed by his family.
Who they are now
He was a prominent Nollywood actor and a former interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). He was also recognised as a United Nations Ambassador of Peace in 2007.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him due to reports of his death at the age of 57 and the resurfacing of his final social media tribute to his mentor, Olu Jacobs.
An example of their work
In 2010, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. He also served as the interim president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.