Veteran Nollywood actor, Duro Michael has passed away after years of battling severe health complications that kept him away from the screen.
The actor, who had long withdrawn from active film production, died on Tuesday, though news of his passing was confirmed on Thursday by his colleague and filmmaker, Stanleyontop.
Michael had faced a difficult health journey in recent years. His condition, worsened by complications from diabetes, led to the amputation of one of his legs.
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Following the surgery, he openly sought public assistance to afford medical treatment and a prosthetic limb to aid his mobility.
His health problems had severely affected his finances and ability to work as he often appealed for medical assistance and public support.
The religious leader Prophet Omoto Fufeyin had donated ₦5 million to help with his medical needs.
Despite his declining health, the actor never gave up on his passion for acting. In 2024, he made an emotional appeal to Nollywood producers to consider casting him in roles, expressing his determination to remain relevant in the film industry despite his disability.
