Tragic Loss: Nollywood Star Pat Ugwu Dies at 35

Nollywood Mourns as Actress Pat Ugwu Passes Away at 35

The Nollywood film industry has been thrown into mourning following the untimely passing of popular actress Pat Ugwu at the age of 35. The heartbreaking news was announced by her colleague, Emeka Okoye, via an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday, accompanied by a funeral poster detailing her burial arrangements.

“Rest in peace, sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu, so we no get to work again? Death whyooo? God please. Rest in peace PAT. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord,” Okoye wrote, expressing his sorrow.

He further lamented the increasing number of tragic losses in Nollywood, stating,

“God please protect all my colleagues, especially those I am close to. This unusual wave of deaths is frightening. I proclaim life to everyone close to me this 2025 in the precious blood of Jesus. Amen.”

The cause of her death has not been disclosed.

Several Nollywood celebrities, including Rita Edochie, Destiny Etiko, Nkechi Blessing, and Kevin Mike, have also expressed their grief over the tragic news.

Destiny Etiko reacted in shock, commenting, “Jesus noooooo.”

Mike also took to Instagram, writing,

“Chai, just woke up this morning to hear the death of one of our crew and casts @patpat_ugwu. Rest in peace, dear.”

Pat Ugwu, who lost her father in 2021, is set to be laid to rest on February 7, 2025.

Stay tuned for more updates on this story and other top news from Ghana and beyond.

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