The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its actors, Don Brymo Uchegbu.

According to reports, the veteran Nollywood actor passed away peacefully in his sleep last night at the age of 56.

Actor-Mayor Ofoegbu confirmed the news trending on social media in a post published on his Facebook page on Thursday morning, June 15th.

Sharing a photo of the deceased, Ofoegbu wrote,

“Plan for tomorrow but live for today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. I wrote those lines on my WhatsApp status yesterday evening. My man, my 5 & 6, Don Brymo Uchegbu, passed away in his sleep.

“I received the shocking news this morning and had to verify from his family. Chai Don Brymo my manchi. It’s hard to say goodbye. Nnukwu nwa na Enugu ukwu.”