Veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irosanga, popularly known for his role as a native doctor is dead.
His death was announced on Instagram on Thursday by fellow movie star, Hilda Dokubo.
Sharing the news, Dokubo wrote, ‘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 captioned her post, ‘Our uncle Coli #colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu.’
Irosanga, a native of Okrika, Rivers State, was a veteran actor and television personality.
Beyond acting, he was a senior lecturer at the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt.
His most notable film roles include Issakaba (2003) and 7 Kilometre (2015).
Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (AMAA), Best Actor in a Drama (City People Entertainment Awards), Most Promising Actor in Nigeria (AMVCA), and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Best of Nollywood Awards).
