By CHINYERE Nnaemeka
The Nollywood industry has again lost another Veteran actress, Stella Ikwuegbu
The sad news of her death was disclosed by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, aka Stanley Ontop via his Instagram page, on Sunday.
Nwoko revealed that Stella was battling with leg cancer, and that she gave up the ghost 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.”
Another colleague, Ijele Ozioma Christy Ejiofor, wrote: “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?”
She was a well-known character in the Nigerian film industry, having played prominent roles in various Nollywood productions.
Her death is a tremendous loss for the community, which has suffered a number of losses in recent decades.
Ikwuegbu’s death follows the recent deaths of other renowned performers, including John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) and Amaechi Muonagor.
These performers were well regarded for their enormous contributions to the Nigerian film industry, and their deaths have left a big hole in the industry.
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