Actors Guild of Nigeria Dismisses Claim That Don Brymo Slumped And Died On A Movie Set
The circumstances surrounding the death of legendary actor Don Brymo Uchegbu have sparked controversy and become the subject of a preliminary investigation by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN.
Tru News Report in a publication on Thursday mentioned that the Nollywood thespian died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Mr Mayor Ofoegbu, a colleague and friend, posted on his Facebook page on Thursday morning to confirm the news. Ofoegbu posted a photo of the deceased with the words, “Plan for tomorrow, but live for today.” Tomorrow is not guaranteed.
“I wrote those lines on my WhatsApp status yesterday evening. My man, my 5 & 6, Don Brymo Uchegbu, passed away in his sleep. I received the shocking news this morning and had to verify from his family. Chai, Don Brymo, my manchi. It’s hard to say goodbye. Nnukwu nwa na Enugu ukwu.”
However, the guild in a statement signed by its president, claimed that early investigation revealed he did not die on any set.
The guild claimed that Brymo’s death has given them more justification to continue pleading with their members to enroll in AGN health management (HMO) programs, which can assist keep their health under constant review.
The statement reads in part
“The Actors Guild of Nigeria was thrown into another state of grief following the sudden demise of Don Brymo who was reported to have slumped on a film set in Rivers State and later passed on. This tragic death came as a rude shock and has thrown the entire Guild into another grieving moment as we mourn his death. I have taken reports from all the actors on the set with him and found out that he didn’t collapse on set as widely speculated.
While I commiserate with his immediate family, we have commenced preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, especially from the hospital where he was rushed to.
This has also proven further credence to our incessant clarion calls on members to sign up for the AGN health management (HMO) plans to help put their health in check constantly.
I and the entire members of the Guild are saddened by this tragic development of a death that could have been possibly avoided if urgent intervention was provided. May Don Brymo’s soul rest in peace and may God comfort all of us left behind to mourn him. We shall keep members abreast with the latest information and updates from the family.”
Don Brymo has appeared in more than 80 movies, including My Beloved Daughter, Snake Battle, Land of Fire, No Mercy, My God Never Sleeps, and dozens more. Don Brymo’s acting career began in high school when he participated in plays and dramas.
The late Don Brymo entered the Nigerian film industry in 2000 and quickly rose to fame. He is regarded as one of the most popular actors in Nigeria.
He worked together with numerous well-known actors, including Ken Erics, Yul Edochie, Ngozi Ezeonu, Ebele Okaro, Regina Daniels, and Mike Ezeruonye.
Don Brymo was born in the village of Enugu-Ukwu in the Njikoka Local Government Area, located in the Anambra State of Nigeria. He left behind a wife and children. Many Nollywood websites are reporting his death, and tributes from his fellow actors have been pouring in.
