Veteran Nollywood actor and former footballer Diewait Ikpechukwu has passed away at the age of 71.
According to family sources, the seasoned actor died on Thursday, November 5, 2026, following a prolonged illness.
Some of his memorable movie appearances included: the August Meeting, Royal Palace (2005), The Guilty (2006), Across the River (2006), Python King (2007), Ìjé Love (2022), among others.
Beyond acting, he owned a communications company and was a strong advocate for mentoring young talent.
He frequently advised upcoming actors to avoid desperation, perform every role with dedication, and guard against exploitation in the industry.