Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. The sad news was announced by movie producer Stanley Nwoko, also known as Stanley Ontop, on his Instagram page on Sunday.
According to Nwoko, Ikwuegbu, who had been battling leg cancer, died on Sunday, June 16th. He wrote: “Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs. Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The Veteran Actress left this world today after battling with leg cancer. Rest well, madam Stella.”
Colleague Ijele Ozioma Christy Ejiofor also expressed her sorrow, writing: “Ukwu Gi Dia. Why? You scaled through several accidents and all. Eniure/Achiere came, and in less than a week, it killed you. Oh my… I feel bad. Stella Ikwuegbu, nenu Jennifer, you didn’t enjoy a thing. Why? Just why?”
The Nollywood community is mourning the loss of one of its cherished veterans.
