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Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor dies at 61

Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has been confirmed dead at the age of 61.

The death of the actor was confirmed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via a post on his X account on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis.

His demise comes a few days after a viral video in which he solicited funds to help him have a kidney transplant.

Monye wrote: “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing.

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“He was a talented Nollywood actor whose presence on our screens was truly masterful.

“We watched with concern as he battled health issues, offering whatever support we could to help him seek treatment in India.

“This tragic loss highlights the need for better healthcare in our country.”

Muonagor, a native of Idemili in Anambra State, was born August 20, 1962.

He was an actor and producer. He was nominated for the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for Best Actor.

In 1989, after his youth service, Amaechi Muonagor started working for the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He left his job a few years later for an acting role in his first movie as ‘Akunatakasi’ in ‘Taboo 1’, a Nigerian movie.

The Star

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