Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu has passed away at the age of 35.
The sad news was shared by her colleague, Emeka Okoye, through an Instagram post on Wednesday. In his post, Okoye also shared a funeral poster outlining her burial arrangements.
Pat Ugwu, known for her remarkable contributions to the Nigerian film industry, had tragically lost her father in 2021. She is scheduled to be laid to rest on February 7, 2025.
Announcing her death, Emeka wrote: Read more: “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,” Emeka wrote, expressing his grief.
“God please protect all my colleagues especially those 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.”
Several Nollywood stars, including Rita Edochie, Destiny Etiko, Nkechi Blessing and Kevin Mike, also reacted to the tragic news.
Destiny Etiko wrote in the comment section, “Jesus noooooo.”
Mike wrote on Instagram, “Chai, just woke up this morning to hear the death of one of our crew and casts @patpat_ugwu. Rest in peace, dear.”