Rich Oganiru, a well-known Nollywood actor, has died.
After months of illness, the actor reportedly died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
A video of Rich Oganiru laying in his sick bed, begging for money, was published online only two weeks ago.
"Please, everyone should reach out before he dies," the caption on the post reads.
According to sources, the actor died after succumbing to his sickness.
His pals posted the terrible news on Facebook, writing:
‘Sunset At Noon, Tuesday 10th August 2021!
Ahem… I’ve lost a good friend like a brother for years, a great Nollywood actor par excellence. I’m just speechless. R.I.P Amb. Rich Oganiru. RIP Amb Rich Oganiru. Well, his sad demise reminds me of a song “Celebrate me while I am still alive”.
The Nollywood actor, who has appeared in a number of films, was arrested in 2012 for allegedly murdering his wife.
The Nollywood actor, who has appeared in a number of films, was arrested in 2012 for allegedly murdering his wife.
According to news sources at the time, Oganiru was detained after his late wife's family and relatives filed a lawsuit alleging that the actor poisoned her so that he might inherit her fortune.
Oganiru has maintained his innocence, claiming that he did not murder his multimillionaire wife on multiple times.