Veteran actor Diewait Ikpechukwu has reportedly died at the age of 71 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, following a prolonged illness, but his death was announced on Friday by Abubakar Yakubu, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
Ikpechukwu was a respected figure in Nollywood with a career spanning over 25 years and more than 100 film productions. He was particularly known for portraying traditional rulers, elderly statesmen, and other authoritative figures roles, which he always played with grace and commanding presence.
Before Nollywood, Ikpechukwu was a footballer. He later worked as a business office manager in Nike, Enugu. He also served as chairman of the AGN Enugu chapter and was recognized for mentoring upcoming talents. He was also a patron of the Veterans All Stars International Football Club, Enugu.
He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
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Saturday, November 07, 2026
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May his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteSo sad. May God rest his soul and comfort his loved ones.
ReplyDeleteOh! Dear,may God rest his soul and comfort his family for the loss
ReplyDeleteMay he find peace ๐️๐️๐️ with his Creator
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