Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, dies at 62

Veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62.

This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle on Sunday.

Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis.

The sudden news of his demise comes just a few days after a viral video in which he solicited funds to help him have a kidney transplant.

Monye 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.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Muonagor, a native of Idemili, in Anambra, was born on August 20, 1962.

He was an actor and producer. In 2016, he was nominated for the AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a Comedy Award.

In 1989, after his youth service, Muonagor started working for the News Agency of Nigeria. He left his job a few years later for an acting role in his first movie, Akunatakasi in Taboo 1, a Nigerian movie.