Actor, Peter Bunor Dies In Asaba

Uzo Chikere

Following a long drawn battle with cancer, veteran Nollywood actor, Peter Bunor, died in the Delta State capital, Asaba Friday, May 1, 2015.

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   The Ogwashi Uku indigene of Delta State, who had lamented in a report in 2013 that he had been neglected by his colleagues, was said to have passed on several months after he survived a stroke attack.

Bunor's popular son, Peter Jr confirmed the death of his father saying the actor passed on in the early hours of Friday.

A veteran actor with features in popular soaps that include Cock Crow at Dawn, Memorial Hospital, Checkmate, Sound of Destiny, Second Chance, Third Eye and several movies which include Living In Bondage, Peter’s funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.

The late actor’s son, Peter Jr. had on Friday evening summoned courage to announce his father’s demise, referring to him as his father, friend, teacher and confidant.

Peter Jr. who took to his Facebook account to eulogise his late dad while announcing his death to the fans, posted: “In the early hours of today, my father, friend, teacher, confidant passed on”.

Peter Bunor Jr was introduced to the Nigerian movie industry after noticing his acting skills in school and he had starred in several movies before going off the scene.