The Nigerian movie fraternity was thrown into a state of mourning following the death of veteran actor, Ernest Asuzu.
According to reports that trickled in this morning, the actor slumped and never woke up.
The reports say the movie star died around 9 pm on Tuesday evening. His death has been met with shock with Nigerian sending their condolences to his family via social media.
In a brief chat with The Punch, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, confirmed the news of the actor’s passing.
"Yes, Ernest Asuzu is dead. I am trying to reach his wife to get the full details. I will get back to you."
Read condolence messages from fans below:
thedamolar said: "Omg May his soul Rest In Peace."
latifachuks said: "Na wa o. May his soul rest in peace."
obatola said: "May his soul Rest In Peace."
onwutalobijane said: "This is so painful Rip to him."
Recall that months ago, the Asuzu became a trending topic on social media after a Nigerian man identified as Bolingo2014 on Instagram shared a video of himself and the actor.
Bolingo claimed that he saw the actor begging for money on the roadside at Oke-Afa in Isolo area of the state. He alleged that the actor became this way after he suffered from a stroke, Legit.ng said.
The deceased actor began his acting career in the '90s and rose to prominence after he starred in the 1997 Nollywood classic, 'Rituals'.
Asuzu was a top gun in the movie industry until he came down with a stroke in 2015 and it affected his speech. He was also bedridden for three years.
What a pity, Nollywood Actor, Ernest Asuzu is dead,
— Emeka Gift (@EmekaGift) January 27, 2021
May his soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/qg3IlVlHwf
Ernest Asuzu...Nollywood will forever remember you...Rest in Power ?
— iamojcool (@tweetsbyOJ) January 27, 2021
Rest in peace Ernest Asuzu ! You made Nollywood so interesting those days ! pic.twitter.com/y3uvjE3Rz1
— Iorliam Shija (@SSA_archivesBN) January 27, 2021
not able to achieve his potentials in the movie industry. My heart and prayers are with the family right now. ????
— Tweet of God (@IamTopsy4real) January 27, 2021
Rest in peace Ernest Asuzu.
Fine boy Ernest Asuzu...may his soul Rest In Peace.
— Michael (@the4eyeddaddy) January 27, 2021
Ernest Asuzu finally give up the ghost. Smh
— O'Blow (@SAN_DEEN) January 27, 2021
Ernest Asuzu finally gone to rest. RIP man. 2021 abeg it's too early
— Muyi (@muyizy) January 27, 2021
Na wa Oooh, Ernest Asuzu just died like that, at 36 ????. Nollywood has lost so many great actors recently.
— Adaugo (@adaugo_opara) January 27, 2021
Thank you for the beautiful memories you've left us as movies.Your fight is over. RIP Ernest Asuzu ????
— Bonita (@bonitanaija) January 27, 2021
So I just heard Ernest Asuzu is dead.
— PROBLACK ???? (@SuperSynopsis) January 27, 2021
Life is crazy man!!!!
