The Imo-born actor reportedly slumped and died around 9pm on Tuesday, January 26.
His wife was said to have called fellow actor Desmond Elliot to announce the death to him.
The death comes one month after Ernest said in a Premium Times interview that he was ready to return to acting.
“Yes, I am back, better, and stronger. I miss going to movie locations, my colleagues, and the financial benefits of my job,” he said.
A video of the actor begging for help on the street went viral on social media in January 2020.
It was recorded in the Oke-Afa area of Lagos by some friends who came visiting from Germany.
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Veteran Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu, on Tuesday evening, January 26, died after a prolonged battle with his health.
It was gathered that he fainted and never woke up, and preparations are on to convey his body to his hometown for interment.
Ernest battled with his health for years after he suffered a stroke in 2015 and was in and out of hospital all that time.
In January 2020, Ernest Asuzu who had been missing from TV screens was spotted begging in front of a supermarket in Lagos and not able to walk properly. The man who found him made a video calling out Nollywood for neglecting one of their own.
By Benjamin Njoku
Fans of popular actor, Ernest Asuzu, on Wednesday, took to social media to slam practitioners in the Nigerian movie industry and particularly, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, following the sudden death of the actor.
Asuzu succumbed to death on Tuesday after many years of battling depression and stroke. He was 37.
His wife, Jennifer, who announced his demise, said the actor died after he slumped and did not regain consciousness.
Also, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Mr. Emeka Rollas, confirmed Asuzu’s demise on his Instagram page.
“On a sad note, we announce the demise of our member and colleague, Ernest Asuzu, who passed on yesterday, Tuesday, January 26.
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