Veteran Nollywood actor and former professional footballer, Diewait Ikpechukwu, has reportedly died at the age of 71.
Family sources disclosed that the actor passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after battling a prolonged illness.
Before venturing into acting, Ikpechukwu had a career as a professional footballer before eventually establishing himself in the Nigerian film industry. Over the years, he earned recognition for his performances in several Nollywood productions, including August Meeting, Royal Palace, The Guilty, Across the River, Python King, and Ìjé Love, among others.
Details surrounding his death remain limited, as further information about the circumstances of his passing had yet to emerge as of the time of filing this report.
