More Tears, Tributes Pour In For Nollywood Actor, Peter Bunor

           The motion pictures industry, globally known as Nollywood was thrown into mourning Friday evening following the death of one of its veterans, Peter Bunor.
           Bunor pass away  in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
           
The Ogwashi Uku, Delta State-born thespian who two years ago lamented being neglected by his colleagues, was said to have died months after he survived a stroke attack.
The actor’s popular son, Peter Jr confirmed the death of his father, disclosing that he died in the wee hours of Friday.
The veteran actor had featured in popular soaps including Cock Crow at Dawn, Memorial Hospital, Checkmate, Sound of Destiny, Second Chance, Third Eye and several movies among which are Living In Bondage.
Peter Jr noted that his father’s Funeral arrangements would soon be made public.
Members of the creative industry have sent out their condolence messages to the bereaved family, asking God to give the the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima who is still shocked over the incident described the late actor’s demise as a great shock to the make believe industry.
Similarly, the Delta State chapter of the AGN has described Bunor’s demise as a great shock to the movie industry, saying that the movie star left a vacuum that would be hard to fill.

Hanks Anuku, an actor, described the deceased as a man who would be remembered for his unquenchable energy and one who “ exudes the demeanor of last man standing.’’
“Everyone who knew him can attest to the fact that he carried within him an undying urge toward selflessness.
“ He made himself readily available and good to go no matter the situation.
“ We will miss him greatly; I pray that Nollywood will ever remain the same with his indefinite absence,’’ he said.
Another Nollywood actor, Miss Sarah Lilian, told NAN that Bunor was one of the industry’s patriarchs and pioneers.
Lilian said his death would create a great vacuum in the movie community.
“Though Peter Bunor has been absent from the scene for a while before his death, we must give it to him even in death.
“ He was a great actor, father and a good role interpreter and most of us benefitted from his wealth of experience,’’ she said.
But Hamida Suleiman, an actress, expressed disappointment at the attitude of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
The actress, who accused the guild of abandoning members whenever they had challenges, said: “ Here we go again, what is really happening to Nollywood stars?
“ Now my heart goes out to the family. I am very disappointed at the Actors Guild of Nigeria for not giving adequate care to members suffering from one health challenge or the other.
“ It is not enough to come out with candles every time, most deaths would not have occurred if we knew what to do on time.
“We need to sit up and see how we can address the challenges of members, especially health wise.
“ Rest in peace, Peter Bunor.”
Bunor had appeared in many soaps such as Cock Crow at Dawn, Memorial Hospital and Checkmate as well as numerous movies such as Living in Bondage.