- Veteran actor Emmanuel France has reportedly died.
- The actor, known for his signature white beard and impactful words was said to have passed on by fellow actor, Femi Ogedengbe.
- His death made movie lovers nostalgic as they recalled some of the movie roles he played while alive.
Veteran actor Emmanuel France is dead. His death was announced by a Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Ogedengbe, who shared how he impacted the life of the deceased.
On September 15, Femi stated that one of the industry’s legends was dead. He also noted that Emmanuel France was one of the actors he took to Tanzania in 2006.
Furthermore, he shot three movies – Cross My Sin, She Is My Sister, and The Director, during that period.
Emmanuel France was fondly remembered by his fans for some of the roles he interpreted while some admitted that he was a kind man.
Other movies he featured in include Domitilla (1996) and The Curfew (2021), among others. He was aged 81.
See screenshot of Femi Ogedengbe’s post on Emmanuel France and reactions to the news below:
swayerqueen_reign: “Is this not the man that asked Genevieve what is her normenclature in one movie that Genevieve was a mad pregnant woman.”
ejokeokpan: “This man that acted EXILE is gone. May his soul rest in peace.”
ada.esther.1213: “I remember him in Super Story and some other movies. Rest well sir.”
selles_mindset: “Ooh Gosh! May his Soul Rest In Peace Eternally.”
abu.diarra.77: “I remember him in Domitila may his soul rest in peace.”
anita_hogan_mak_: “He was indeed kind soul. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
officialolasunkanmioyedele: “Rest well legendary sir.”
joyagbor_bigjay: “Beautiful Soul , Rest in Peace sir.”
Just days back, Nollywood was thrown into mourning following the death of a director and producer, Shina Sanyaolu. The sad news, which was confirmed by his colleague, Bolaji Amusan, trended on social media and caused his fans and other colleagues to mourn him.
Though details on the cause of Shina Sanyaolu’s death was not shared, those who were close to him have spoken about how the deceased would be missed.