Nollywood star and comedian Amaechi Muonagor has died aged 61 on Sunday, March 24. 2024.
Before his demise, he is reported to be suffering from kidney failure and was on dialysis, local media reported.
The actor’s cousin Tony Muonagor, also known as Tony Oneweek, confirmed his death to BBC News Pidgin.
Last week, Mr Muonagor pleaded for financial assistance in a video posted to social media to help him pay for a kidney transplant abroad but unfortunately passed on before the surgery.
Before the death of Amaechi Muonagor, Nollywood was reeling from the loss of another industry legend, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, who had also asked for help.
Since the report of Mr. Amaechi’s death, who brought joy to many African households through his performances, tributes have been pouring in for him.
“Your skills and display on screen were extraordinarily generous, brilliant and most incredible. Replacing you won’t be easy,” a Facebook post read.
During his career, Muonagor 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, over-exuberant teenagers.
Another person wrote on Facebook: “Aki and Pawpaw movie is still fresh in my mind. This man entertained us alot.”