The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu, who passed away on Sunday, June 16th, after a courageous battle with leg cancer. The sad news was announced by movie producer Stanley Nwoko, also known as Stanley Ontop, on his Instagram page.
Nwoko paid tribute to the late actress, writing: “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.”
Fellow actress Ijele Ozioma Christy Ejiofor also expressed her condolences, 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?”
Stella Ikwuegbu’s passing has sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community, with many colleagues and fans taking to social media to pay their respects and mourn the loss of a talented actress and icon.