The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor and academic, Columbus Irosanga.

Irosanga reportedly passed away in the early hours of Thursday after a brief illness.

His death was announced by veteran actress and politician, Hilda Dokubo, in an Instagram post.

“There can’t be a shortage of angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na! This one is heavy on Uniport, Rivers State, Nollywood,” she wrote, expressing her grief over the actor’s passing.

Until his death, Irosanga was a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) and a PhD holder. His contributions to both academia and the entertainment industry were immense, having featured in over 100 acclaimed movies and stage productions.

His passing came just days after the industry mourned the loss of 35-year-old Nollywood actress, Pat Ugwu.

Colleagues, friends, and fans have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to the late actor.