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Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor Tom Njemanze, who passed away after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer, News360 Nigeria reports.

The news of his demise was made public by filmmaker Stanley Ajemba Chibueze, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, on Saturday, July 19. According to him, Njemanze’s family confirmed that the actor died on Friday, July 18.

Sharing the heartbreaking update alongside a photo of the ailing actor, Stanley wrote, “Good afternoon everyone, it’s another sad period as we just received news from Tom Njemanze’s family that he has succumbed to his ailment and passed on yesterday. May his soul RIP. It’s well. We tried to save him but God knows best. Nollywood loses another legend.”

Before his passing, Tom Njemanze had publicly appealed for assistance after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Videos shared by Stanley Ontop showed the actor bedridden, frail, and attached to oxygen and intravenous lines, reflecting the severity of his health crisis.

Stanley had previously made efforts to rally support for the veteran by publicising his condition and sharing his account details for financial aid. He is known for consistently advocating for sick and struggling actors within the industry.

Tom Njemanze was a household name in Nollywood, remembered for his roles in classic movies such as Died Wretched, Issakaba, Magic Cap, Osuofia in London, Twin Brothers, Full Moon, Last Kobo, My School Mother, and Stronghold.

His death marks another painful loss for the Nigerian film industry.

elpochas:
To be Born is a Privilege,But to Die is a Right Earned By all Mortals.Everyone Will Die is just a Difference of Time.I met him once in his House at Njemanze in Owerri,I even Bought Bread from Him back then.Very Humble Man.RIP Sir.

Rexymania:
Rip to him

Was he selling bread?

yomi531:
Who remember this movie. 'Died Wretched' .
Buried in 3.2 Million Naira Casket

yomi531:
Who remember this movie. 'Died Wretched' .
Buried in 3.2 Million Naira Casket

immortalcrown:
May his soul rest in peace.

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elpochas:
Yes,his wife had a store na.So he was the one that attended to me back then in 2006.

Ebenezer2021:
you took this comment from me.
I recall him, Tony Umeh and the late Rachael in that movie

Myrepublic:
Old meat

Ebenezer2021:
you took this comment from me.
I recall him, Tony Umeh and the late Rachael in that movie

cr7lomo:
Died wretched...buried in 3.5 million naira casket.... only OGs will understand this.... hope he's in a better place now

CJStarz:
The man in the picture is not Tom Njemanze

mii4u:
Go and put on ur glasses

Adewale1603:
A lot people are just dieing in this month of July.
After buhari death on Sunday. Two people had already died in our church, yesterday and today afternoon

This is a death month

dominique:
So he was the poor uncle Tony Umez refused to assist despite giving him funds to go to further his education which eventually made him rich. Eucharia Anunobi and late Racheal Oniga were also awesome in the movie. May his soul rest in peace

CJStarz:
Ok.
Bia, who is there, bring my glasses for me😂