Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu has passed away at the age of 35.
Her colleague, Emeka Okoye, announced the development in an Instagram post on Wednesday, along with a funeral poster detailing her funeral arrangements.
“Rest in peace, sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu, so we won’t get to work again? Death, why? God, please. Rest in peace, Pat. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord,” Emeka wrote, expressing his grief.
He also voiced his concerns over the recent spate of losses in the industry, saying, “God, please protect all my colleagues, especially those I’m close to. This unusual death is frightening. I proclaim life to everyone close to me in 2025 in the precious blood of Jesus. Amen.”
The cause of her death was not immediately clear.
Several Nollywood stars, including Rita Edochie, Destiny Etiko, Nkechi Blessing, and Kevin Mike, also reacted to the tragic news.
Destiny Etiko wrote in the comment section, “Jesus, nooooo.”
Mike wrote on Instagram, “Chai, just woke up this morning to hear the death of one of our crew and casts @patpat_ugwu. Rest in peace, dear.”
Pat, who lost her father in 2021, will be buried on February 7, 2025.
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