By Ashemiriogwa Emmanuel
Popular Nollywood star, Mr Joshua Johnson, has been announced dead on Thursday, October 28, after struggling with a brief and an undisclosed illness.
The death of the veteran actor was confirmed by some of his colleagues, who posted tributes on their various social media platforms today.
Expressing remorse, a colleague and filmmaker in the movie industry, Mr Abel Alechenu, wrote, “This one HIT differently, but all I can say is “IT IS WELL”, when I called your phone and it rang, I thought all I heard were rumours until I was told by the voice which was not yours, that you have gone to be with the Lord.
“I wish I could just hear that it’s one of your so many jokes…..”Uncle Josh”, “Old man!” As I always called you, our last conversation was our normal jokes fa, haba uncle Josh.
“May God comfort your immediate family and we your friends and fans, thanks for all the memories. God rest your soul.”
The talented actor has played several roles in Nigerian movies and television series in the past decades and is respected for making his characters more alive in front of audiences.
He is seen in popular local movies that go back in time such as known for Beautiful Monster released in 2014, A Little White Lie released in 2017, Morning After Dark shot in 2014, The Duplex, and Coat of Alms, amongst others.