The Nollywood industry has once again been thrown into mourning as veteran actor Columbus Irosoanga, dies.

His death was announced today via Instagram page by movie star Hilda Dokubo.

Taking to her timeline, she 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.”

“Our uncle Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu.”

Columbus Irosanga was a veteran actor, television personality, and a native of Okrika, Rivers State.

He was a senior lecturer at the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, and his most popular film works include “Issakaba” (2003) and “7 Kilometre” (2015).

He was the recipient of several awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (AMAA), Best Actor in a Drama (City Peoples Entertainment Awards), Most Promising Actor in Nigeria (AMVCA), and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Best of Nollywood Awards).