J.T. Tom-West is dead

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Topics: Nigeria, Showbiz

According to Nigeria’s Daily Sun,

J.T. Tom-West, one of Nollywood’s finest and leading lights is dead.

The Rivers State-born Tom West, who is also a director, dancer and singer, according to Daily Sun sources, died Thursday morning in an undisclosed hospital on Lagos Island, following a ghastly auto accident.

The accident reportedly happened while the still single father of one, boy and two of his colleagues were returning from a location after shooting late into the night on Tuesday.

According to IMDB, ace-actor, J.T. Tom-West has featured in the movies below:

Actor – filmography

1. Into Temptation (2004) (V)
2. Lake of Fire (2004) (V) …. Devil
3. Otondo (2004) (V)
4. Shattered Illusion (2004) (V)
5. Shattered Illusion 2 (2004) (V)
6. State of Emergency (2004) (V)
7. Moving Train (2003) (V)
8. Gangster Paradise (2001) (V)

He has obviously acted in more movies than stated above.

We’d miss you J.T.

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  1. United States ETTEH from Texas, United States says:

    I’m in a great shock :sad: about the of a good actor i pray god to grant his soul a peaceful rest in the bossom of Abraham. Etteh

  2. Ireland Osita Opara from Dublin, Ireland says:

    It’s such a shock to hear that J.T.Tom West is dead. Very unbelievable but true. May God grant his family the fortitude to bear his loss.
    Osita
    Dublin

  3. Nigeria Mikel from Nigeria says:

    The death of any man diminishes me; because I am a part of humanity.
    Others can learn too: it is appointed unto man once to die and after death comes JUDGEMENT.
    For we must all face the JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST. ARE YOU, (I mean YOU) ready to face GOD???????????…………………………………

  4. Canada ola from Ontario, Canada says:

    :cry: may his perfect soul rest in peace, i really loved that man as an actor, cos he knew what he was doing and he was not like all those yeye ones that are in every movie. he was a good actor, hope u re remembered well, and lots of console to his family and his child:sad::sad::sad:

  5. Nigeria perezbond from Nigeria says:

    :sad: i was going to ondo frm lagos when the headline of a The Sun newspaper caught my attention “nollywood star dies”.it was a shock to me.i sympathy with every nigerian,especially his family,fellow actors and fans.May God accept his soul.

  6. Nigeria owenzip from Nigeria says:

    :roll:
    i was very sad when i finally agreed dat one my :eek: best actor in nollywood was dead, i was shock, i feel so mourn for my best actor, may his soul rest in perfect peace, Amen. i care.

  7. Nigeria Chidum from Nigeria says:

    It was a shock.But heard he had some beef.

  8. Satellite Provider DIANA from Satellite Provider says:

    why do God sometimes don’t allow men to finish thier purpose on earth. TOM was really talented and to me he didn’t get to 1/4 of it. TOM WEST if really there is a city of gold up there, may GOD place you there. I will forever remember you

  9. United Kingdom Stanley Obidike from Essex, United Kingdom says:

    I wrote the script to one 0f the last films he appeared in (Love in vengeance) and was looking forward to a sequeal before his untimely demise.
    He can only be described as a perfect gentleman and worthy for me to call him a friend.While thanking God for the opportunity he had to leave a treasure of lasting legacies for mankind, i pray He forgive him any sins and grant him a beautiful rest

  10. United States HELEN from California, United States says:

    Its a pity that you left this world so early.but remember that God knows the best.I MISSED YOU in the home vidio.Adieu

  11. Nigeria ken from Nigeria says:

    :sad: please can we dedicate a special page in memory of my mentor and the most talented actor in Nollywood in person of Late J.T.Tom West of blessed memory at least to keep his memory alive.
    Adieu my friend,my brother,my mentor,my inspiration.

    Sleep well in the blosom of our Lord !!!!!:sad: till we meet never to part no more

  12. Sierra Leone JOJO from Western Area, Sierra Leone says:

    :cry: I just learned that J.T. Tom West is dead after these two years of wandering that it has taken a long time not seeing him on screne. I am so bewildered. May God grant his soul perpectual rest.

  13. United Kingdom GLAD from London, United Kingdom says:

    IT IS JUST DISHEARTENING TO HEAR TODAY THAT, TOM HAS PASSED AWAY FOR 2YRS PLUS NOW. OH MY GOD WHAT A WORLD?. I’M JUST IN SHOCK,CLOSE TO TEARS AND SHORT OF WORDS BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ANYBODY. MAY GOD GIVE THE PEOPLE HE HAS LEFT BEHIND THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR THIS HUGE LOSS.

  14. Bermuda NigerianmaninLondon from Hamilton, Bermuda says:

    Never knew this man is not with us anymore.
    May his soul rest in the arm of our lord. Amen

  15. Poland Lutta-kenya from Poland says:

    Broda-rest in peace. Just learnt of his death today.

  16. Poland Lutta-kenya from Poland says:

    -rest in peace. Just learnt of his death today.

  17. I was just watching his movie, secret intention ,when i saw the RIP JT Tom West and i was in shock and also speechless, at the same time began to share tears man, He was the best, even if not the best, he was among the top 3 i love his movies, acting, Ur presant will greatly be miss, may ur soul rest in peace, life is nothing, from dust we were made to dust we will return that scare me.may God grant you a good place to rest and leave all sorrows behind

  18. Brazil aig from Pernambuco, Brazil says:

    what a shock!! i just discovered today wow!!! our own JT TOM WEST….am speechless……..indeed a real talent was lost…. may his gentle soul continue to rest in peace.

  19. Kenya mable from Nairobi Area, Kenya says:

    never knew tom west is not with us any more, may his soul rest in piece

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