- Popular reports on social media claim that veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor is dead
- Rumors of the actor’s death come just days after he pleaded for money for a kidney transplant in India
- While reports of the actor’s death are yet to be confirmed, fans have written touching tributes to Amaechi Muonagor
Nollywood legend Amaechi Muonagor has reportedly passed, according to reports that recently surfaced on social media on Sunday, March 24.
The tragic report of Munagor’s death was confirmed by a family source Pulse.ng.
Amaechi, popular for his role in the movie Aki and PawPaw, suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis.
Source: UGC
The veteran actor made headlines days after he took to social media ask for funds for kidney transplants in India by well-meaning Nigerians.
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Below is a viral tweet by the netizen announcing the death of the actor
The sudden news of Amaechi’s death is yet to be confirmed by family members or the Actors Guild of Nigeri (AGN), the umbrella union he belongs to.
This comes just a few weeks after the veteran Nollywood actor Mr. Ibu is dead.
Fans pay tribute to Amaechi Muonagor
Legit.ng occupied some of the messages as some fans found it hard to believe that the actor was late. Read some of the messages below:
lasheycakesandevents:
“The three men who played father roles of Aki & Pawpaw in movies are no longer Sam loco efe Mr Ibu Amaechi RIP LEGENDS.”
alamsfel:
“He was the best cast father for aki and paw paw. The humor, the mix, the acting was quite natural.” in peace sir
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iam_kingsize:
“So disappointed in Nollywood, all the legends that made up our childhood memories are gone. Present and future Nollywood must build and foster a more supportive industry.”
“Another father of Aki and pawpaw in Nollywood movie…. Rest on legend ️ …He’s fine.”
Tony One Week talks about Muonagor’s health
It was previously reported that weeks after Amaechi Muonagor called out, his cousin Tony Oneweek shared details of his condition.
Oneweek revealed that his cousin had suffered from a stroke, diabetes and kidney disease and was undergoing weekly dialysis.
Sharing a photo of the actor in his bed, Oneweek debunked speculations about his relationship with Amaechi and added that his family had been shouldering his bills for years.
Source: Legit.ng