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Nollywood actor Don Brymo is dead

The news of his death was made public by his colleague and friend, Mayor Ofoegbu, in a Facebook post on Thursday morning.

• June 15, 2023
Don Brymo Uchegbu
Don Brymo Uchegbu

A veteran Nollywood actor Don Brymo Uchegbu has passed away.

The Anambra-born Nollywood star died in his sleep on Thursday. He was 56 years old.

The news of his death was made public by his colleague and friend, Mayor Ofoegbu, in a Facebook post on Thursday morning.

“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 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,” Ofoegbu said.

His fellow Nollywood colleagues and fans also shared the news of his passing.

The deceased actor hails from Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state.

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