Moments Of Pain, As "New Masquerade" Star Giringori, Dies At 70

Only about five months ago, i did a post HERE reporting James Iroha a.k.a Giringori Akabogu blindness, right now it is sad to notice that the cast of the iconic sit-com of the 80s, New Masquerade succumbed to the vice grip of ill-health and poverty.

It was definitely a moment of grieve for his Family yesterday when he gave up the ghost in the early hours of yesterday in an hospital in Onitsha, Anambra State, where  he was being treated for glaucoma.

His son  confirmed his  death, yesterday, bringing to three the original members of the cast that have died recently.  Uche said Giringori developed high blood pressure and other  undisclosed ailments in the course of treating the eye problem.  He spent four days in the hospital before giving up the ghost.


Uche said:

“His death was totally unexpected. On the day he was admitted into the hospital, he was his usual humourous self. He never gave any indication that he won’t  come back home. So, it was a rude shock  to us, when we arrived in the morning to be told by the doctor that our dad had passed on.”

Meanwhile members of AGN continues to express their sympathy. Mr Segun Arinze, has described the death of  Giringori as another big blow to the industry, adding:

 “Giringori was a fine actor with a high sense of professionalism. He will surely be missed.”

A former colleague and one of the main characters of New Masquerade, Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo alias 4:30 (Chika Okpala), expressed shock although he claimed that he had not been informed.

“I’m not aware of his death. About two people have called me already on phone to confirm his death. But I’m not aware. Though I have called his GSM line severally, it was switched off. I leave everything to God, I don’t know what to say at this moment until I confirm from the son,” Zebrudaya said.

May his gentle soul R.I.P!!!

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