Amaechi Muonagor: Veteran Nollywood actor dies aged 62

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

Muonagor has been battling kidney disease for some time now.

This came few days after a viral video where he solicited financial assistance from Nigerians to enable him travel abroad for a kidney transplant.

Confirming the sad news to Vanguard, a popular actor and film director, Ugeze J. Ugeze said the late actor was discharged from the hospital recently, while waiting to raise funds for his further treatment abroad.

He described the deceased as a dedicated actor, who was always ready to be directed while on set.

“Muonagor gave his all. He was somebody I directed several times. God knows the best,“ Ugeze said.

Also confirming the news, a popular social media influencer and chairman of Delta State Sports Association, Morris Monye, wrote on his official X formerly Twitter that famous Nigerian actor, Amaechi Muonagor is dead.

According to him, he was deeply heartbroken by the actor’s death.

“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.

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