Veteran Nigerian actor, Amaechi Muonagor dies barely a week after he pleaded for assistance to treat his kidney disease.

Veteran Nigerian actor, Amaechi Muonagor has reportedly passed away following a prolonged period of illness.
The actor died after battling with stroke and kidney-related disease. He was 62.

According to sources close to him, he was undergoing weekly dialysis and physiotherapy to treat the paralysis brought on by a stroke.

Vanguard Nigeria reported that a social media commentator took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to announce the actor’s death.
“Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing”.

He was a talented Nollywood actor whose presence on our screens was truly masterful. We watched with concern as he battled health issues, offering whatever support we could to help him seek treatment in India. This tragic loss highlights the need for better healthcare in our country,” Morris Monye wrote.

This comes barely a week after Amaechi Muonagor pleaded for financial assistance from the general public to fund his medical expenses.