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Veteran actor Dan Nkoloagu dies at 83

Veteran Nigerian actor, Dan Nkoloagu has died at the age of 83 after a brief illness.

This is according to a post made by his son, Dan Nkoloagu Jnr on his Facebook page on Friday, Jan 22, 2021.

Sharing a photo of the veteran actor on his hospital bed, the bereaved son wrote:

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“IT WAS A BLACK FRIDAY FOR US YESTERDAY as my Dad left us without saying goodbye.”

Until his death, Nkoloagu has starred in several Nigerian movies including: Okada Man, 40 days and 40 Nights, Warriors Heart, My Vision, Midwife, Royal Doom, amongst others.

The octogenarian was popular for playing the role of a native doctor and chief priest in many Igbo movies.

What will you miss Nkoloagu for?

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