Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged battle with kidney failure.
Popular social media influencer and chairman of Delta State Sports Association, Morris Monye disclosed this on Sunday via his X handle.
He wrote; ” Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing. 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,” he wrote.
Muonagor, a native of Idemili, in Anambra, was born August 20, 1962. He was an actor and producer. In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a comedy.
During his career, Muonagor has appeared in dozens of films, including Aki and Paw Paw, one of his most famous roles, where he played the father of two mischief-making, exuberant teenagers.
Muonagor’s death is coming just weeks after the death of John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu who died on March 2, 2024
