20 Nollywood Actors and Actresses You Probably Don’t Know Died In 2021 And The Cause Of Their Death(Photos)

 Nollywood industry in Nigeria is left with bitter tales in 2021, leaving them with memories they can never forget in a hurry as the year comes to an end. It has been a year of weeping and wailing as veteran actors and actresses, as well as upcoming ones passed on almost every month of the year.

On the list are:

1. Folake Aremu (Orisabunmi)

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Folake Aremu

Veteran Yoruba actress, Mrs. Folake Aremu popularly called Orisabunmi, died on January 5, 2021.

Her death, which threw the theatre industry into sadness, was confirmed by a family source.

The veteran actress, who hailed from Olla in Kwara State, died at 60 in her residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Her death came four months after the demise of her ex-husband, Jimoh Aliu popularly called Aworo under whose tutelage she rose to prominence in the film industry.

2. Jim Lawson Maduike

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Jim Lawson Maduike

Veteran actor, Jim Lawson Maduike was a famous Nollywood actor, radio broadcaster, writer, voice-over artist, filmmaker and a television personality. He joined the film industry in 2004 where he starred in several films.

The Imo-born thespian died on the 9th of January, 2021 after complaining of severe body pains, he died at the age of 63.

3. David Mela

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David Mela

David Mela was a fast-rising actor. He died from an undisclosed ailment on January 11, 2021.

The young actor was said to be passing through a hard time in his life as revealed by a post before his untimely death.

4. Dan Nkoloagu

Dan-Nkoloagu 20 Nollywood actors and actresses who died in 2021

Dan Nkoloagu

Veteran actor Dan Nkoloagu died on January 22, 2021.

His son, Dan Nkoloagu Jnr, announced his death on his Facebook page.

He wrote: “IT WAS A BLACK FRIDAY FOR US YESTERDAY as my Dad left us without saying goodbye.”

Nkoloagu, who died at 83, was popular for playing the role of a native doctor in many Igbo movies.

5. Ernest Asuzu

Ernest-Asuzu 20 Nollywood actors and actresses who died in 2021

Ernest Asuzu

Ernest Asuzu was a known Nigerian veteran actor, he was born on the 7th of May 1984, and died on the 26th of January, 2021.

The actor came down with a stroke in 2015 which affected his speech. He was also bedridden for three years. This affected his acting career and he was off the screen for many years.

His partner, Jennifer Asuzu confirmed the sad incident and according to her, he slumped on Tuesday evening and never woke up. Ernest Asuzu died at the age of 37.

6. Victor Decker

Victor-Decker 20 Nollywood actors and actresses who died in 2021

Victor Decker

Veteran actor, Victor Decker, was found dead in his apartment on Monday February 15, 2021, by his neighbours at about 5 pm.

TheNiche gathered Decker’s neighbours broke down the door to his apartment before they found his lifeless decomposed body in his sitting room.

He died at the age of 72 but the cause remains unknown. Mayor of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abuja, Jesse Nazareth, also confirmed the incident.

7. Sadiq Daba

Sadiq-Daba 20 Nollywood actors and actresses who died in 2021

Sadiq Daba

Sadiq Abubakar Daba, known simply as Sadiq Daba was a Nigerian actor and broadcaster. In 2015, he won Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as “Inspector Waziri”

The veteran broadcaster died on Wednesday March 3, 2021 at the Ayinke General hospital in Ikeja, after he battled with leukemia and prostate cancer.

Confirming his death, popular filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, said he spoke with his wife and son who confirmed his passage to him.

8. Bruno Iwuoha

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Bruno Iwuoha

Veteran actor, Bruno Iwuoha, was a Nigerian multiple award-winning Nollywood actor. He died on the 10th of April, 2021 after a prolonged battle with diabetes. The veteran actor and the father of six children died at the age of 68.

Bruno Iwuoha hails from Ehime Mbano Local Government Area in Umunumo Umuanunu kindred, Imo state.

9. Abiodun Aleja