Nollywood has been thrown into mourning once again following the passing of one of its own, Diewait Ikpechukwu.
While many are still dealing with the death of Francis Duru, news broke on Friday that Diewait has passed away.
According to family sources, the actor died at 71 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, following a prolonged illness.
Before his demise, Diewait was a former footballer and business office manager at Nike.
He was well known for his role in several Nollywood films, including The August Meeting, Royal Palace (2005), The Guilty (2006), Across the River (2006), Python King (2007) and Ìjé Love (2022).
Beyond acting, he reportedly owned a communications company and advocated mentoring young talent.
The 71-year-old was also known for advising upcoming actors to avoid desperation, approach every role with dedication and guard against exploitation in the entertainment industry.
Just last month, Francis Duru passed away after a brief illness.
Also, last month, Nkechi Blessing announced the demise of Cjay Nwoks, who passed away at a hospital in Badore.