BREAKING: Nollywood Actress Pat Ugwu dies at 35, colleagues mourn

Popular Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu has passed away at the age of 35.

The sad news was announced by her colleague, Emeka Okoye, in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday. He also shared a funeral poster detailing her burial arrangements.

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

He also lamented the rising number of deaths in the Nollywood industry, saying, “God, please protect all my colleagues, especially those I am close to. This unusual death is frightening. I proclaim life to everyone close to me this 2025 in the precious blood of Jesus. Amen.”

The exact cause of her death has not yet been confirmed.

Several Nollywood stars, including Rita Edochie, Destiny Etiko, Nkechi Blessing, and Kevin Mike, have reacted to the shocking news.

Destiny Etiko commented, “Jesus noooooo.”
Kevin Mike wrote, “Chai, just woke up this morning to hear the death of one of our crew and casts @patpat_ugwu. Rest in peace, dear.”

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Pat Ugwu, who lost her father in 2021, is going to be buried on February 7, 2025.