Posted by Samuel on Fri 03rd Oct, 2025 - tori.ng
Stanley said Michael reportedly passed away a few days ago after battling a terminal illness.
The Nollywood film industry is currently in mourning following the death of veteran actor Duro Michael.
Nollywood producer, Stanley Ontop, announced Michael’s demise in a post on his Instagram page.
Stanley said Michael reportedly passed away a few days ago after battling a terminal illness.
He wrote: “Nollywood actor Duro Michael had kicked the bucket.
"He died a few days ago after battling a terminal illness… may his soul rest in peace. Omo, it’s well ooo. We no dey help ourselves in this Nollywood, and it’s too bad… No synergy.”
In 2022, Micheal, who had been bedridden for some time, received ₦5 million in financial support from Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin towards his treatment, though his condition worsened.
In 2024, Michael appealed to producers for financial assistance and to continue casting him in movies.
Michael appeared in several Nollywood movies, including Midnight Love (2003) and The Guilty (2006).