Veteran Nollywood actor, Diewait Ikpechukwu, has died.
He was aged 71.
Family source said Ikpechukwu, a former footballer, died on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
His death marks another loss to the Nigerian film industry.
Before finding his footing in Nollywood, he was a footballer and later worked as a business office manager in Nike.
He was widely known for his delivery in core Nollywood classics.
Some of his memorable movie appearances included: the August Meeting, Royal Palace (2005), The Guilty (2006), Across the River (2006), Python King (2007), Ìjé Love (2022), among others.
Beyond acting, he owned a communications company and was a strong advocate for mentoring young talent.
He frequently advised upcoming actors to avoid desperation, perform every role with dedication, and guard against exploitation in the industry.
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