By Osagie Alonge
- Giringory died battling for good health
Veteran actor James Iroha popularly known as Giringory from the nationwide-watched New Masquerade TV comedy series has died at the age of 70.
The news of his death was disclosed by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Segun Arinze, who confirmed it from his son. ‘We at AGN commiserate with his family. May God grant him eternal rest’, Arinze’s statement read.
Earlier this year, the veteran performer granted Nigerian tabloid Saturday Sun an interview where he lamented being poor, sick, and blind. According to the interview, Mr. Iroha could hardly afford the bills for medication to keep him in good health.
‘I am almost begging for food; so I need money to pay my rent, buy my medicines and maybe repair my car’, he said.
‘Giringory’ was a regular on the popular television soap, Masquerade, on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), holding Nigerians spellbound with his acting prowess, especially owing to the comical bent in his performance.
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8 comments
What an end bro,well one day we all wil be call.
May his gentle soul rest-in-peace. I hope to see when Nigerians begin to honour popular figures of this kind and not being allowed to die in poverty
Shame on all those calling themselves nollywood, nollywood my foot. This man came out openly to plead for ur assistance and non of u could render any help, all u do is buy flashy cars and flaunt it around. We will all die someday
He is one of the first few people i started watching on television as a young boy way back. He is naturally talented, i do miss him, may his soul rest in the blossom of the lord, AMEN
I’ve never seen a more disorganized bunch as the actors guild of nigeria, infact they are a true reflection of the present nigeria. Greedy people who have no love for the art and it’s progress. May His soul rest in peace.
Ajolly good phella.we will surely miss his style of acting.He has impacted so much in our lives..,be it the way we laugh,smile or get entertained with his character of person.may God almighty grant the family,friends and the entire nation,that fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.continue to rest with the Lord..,till we meet to part no more..,Gri..,gri..!!
We will sure miss him.
It a pity an icon in the movi ind hv 2 die like dis