Popular Veteran Nollywood Actor is Dead [Photo]

Popular veteran Nollywood actor is dead.

Eko Hot News reports that Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has passed away at the age of 75.

The Veteran Nollywood actor died on Friday,  July 18, 2025, following a battle with prostate cancer.

The late actor, who gained fame in the 1990s, is renowned for his powerful performances in iconic films such as Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars, Atosa, Issakaba, Osuofia in London, Brain Box, and Igbotic Love.

Tom Njemanze, known for his expressive delivery and commanding screen presence, remains a cherished figure in Nigerian cinematic history.

Colleagues, friends, family, and fans have continued to pay tribute to the veteran actor, offering prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and asking God to give his family the strength to bear the loss.

Tom Njemanze’s death came weeks after a filmmaker, Stanley Ontop, disclosed that Njemanze had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and needed money for urgent surgery.