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Veteran Nollywood Star Duro Michael Dies, Years After Health Struggles
Nollywood actor Duro Michael has passed away. The actor, who had been battling health challenges for years, died on Tuesday. His death was confirmed by his colleague and filmmaker, Stanleyontop, on Thursday.
Michael had been absent from the movie industry for several years following a prolonged illness that resulted in the amputation of one of his legs. After the surgery, he publicly appealed for help with medical care and a prosthetic limb. Despite his condition, he made a heartfelt plea in 2024, urging producers not to sideline him but to continue casting him in roles.
In 2022, he received ₦5 million in financial support from Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin to assist with his treatment, though his health continued to decline. Over the years, Michael earned recognition for his roles in Nollywood films such as Midnight Love (2003) and The Guilty (2006).
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