Actor Dejumo Lewis of Nollywood passed away.

At the age of 80, the thespian, who primarily appeared in Yoruba films, passed away.

Saidi Balogun, a coworker, confirmed Lewis’s passing on his Instagram page.

Good night, DEJUMO LEWIS. I hope you find eternal peace. Balogun shared content on the social networking site.

Lewis gained notoriety for his performances in the films Crossroads, A Place in the Stars, and Power of One, but he is best remembered for his portrayal of the Kabiyesi in The Village Headmaster.

Many actors have taken to social media to express their grief for him, despite the fact that the cause of his death is still unknown.