Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu dies at 71
Updated 11:23 WAT, · first published 6 Nov 2026, 15:45 WAT · 11 outlets reporting
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Veteran Nollywood actor Diewait Ikpechukwu died at the age of 71, according to family sources reported by Vanguard. The former footballer passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after a prolonged illness, as noted by The Eagle Online. Nigerian Eye and other outlets said details surrounding his death remained sketchy at the time of reporting.
What we know
Diewait Ikpechukwu, aged 71, died on Thursday 5 November 2026
He was a former footballer before acting
Death was reported by family sources
Cause was a prolonged illness
Reports described the circumstances as still sketchy
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Why it matters: He died on Thursday, November 5, 2026
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