Just In! Desmond Asuzu, Nollywood Actor Dies At 36

'Dotun Akintomide
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By Oyinlola Awonuga Balogun (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

The Nigeria movie industry, Nollywood has lost another actor Desmond Asuzu on Monday, January 25, 2021.

According to reports, the veteran actor who some months ago went viral for begging on the streets, slumped and died around 9pm on Monday January 25.

His wife reportedly disclosed this in a call to a fellow actor Desmond Elliot  announcing his death to him.

Azuzu suffered stroke sometime ago and was practically begging shoppers money to eat at some point in his life.

When the news surfaced online, some colleagues in the industry including the Governor of Anambra State, Dr Ebelechukwu Obiano rallied round to support him until his demise on Monday.

Asuzu succumbed to death at 36.May his soul rest in peace.

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