Stella Ikwuegbu, another Nollywood veteran, is dead
- Late Stella Ikwuegbu in action
By Emma Ogbuehi
Death, once again, hit the Nigerian film industry as yet another veteran Nollywood actress, Stella Ikwuegbu, has been confirmed dead.
Mrs. Ikwuegbu died today, Sunday, June 16, in Enugu where she lived.
Her sad passing was made known today by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, otherwise known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram page.
Stanley Ontop said the actress, known for her motherly roles in movies, died after battling leg cancer.
Confirming the news, he wrote: “Nollywood actress and veteran Mrs Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The veteran actress left this world today after battling with leg cancer. Rest well, Madam Stella. Nollywood again. It’s well.”
Also, Ijele Ozioma, a broadcaster, announced the actress’s death on Facebook.
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She wrote: “Ukwu Gi Dia. Why? You scaled through several accidents and all. Eniure/Achiere came, and in less than a week, it killed you. I feel bad.
“Stella Ikwuegbu, today is Father’s Day. Why did you give us this gift on a day like this? Just why? Adieu, the great actress, is extraordinary. Stella Ikwuegbu, you didn’t enjoy a thing.”
The late actress made her acting debut in 1990 and starred in several movies, including ‘Spoiler’, ‘Ukwa’, ‘Sound of Love’, ‘Holy Man’, ‘Two Hearts’, ‘Heart of Stone’, ‘Madam Koikoi’, among others.
The Enugu-born actress was also a businesswoman.
A graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State, she opened her restaurant, ‘The Film Bar’, on 1 August.
As of press time, her age was unknown. She is survived by her husband, children, and grandchildren.
The actress’ death comes barely five days after veteran Yoruba actor Dayo Adewunmi, aka Sule Suebebe, died at 68.
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