Nollywood Veteran Diewait Ikpechukwu Passes Away At 71

The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Diewait Ikpechukwu, who has died at 71.

The former footballer-turned-actor was said to have died on Thursday after fighting a long-term illness.

A source from the family confirmed the death, but as at the time of this report, full details about what led to it were yet to be made public.

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His passing is another sad moment for Nollywood, where he was celebrated for his many years of service and memorable performances.