Tragedy hits Nollywood again as actress Pat Ugwu dies

Tragedy hits Nollywood again as actress Pat Ugwu dies

The Nigerian film industry was thrown into mourning on Wednesday morning as news broke of the sudden and untimely death of Patience Ugwu, popularly known as Pat Ugwu.

The 35-year-old actress, who was rapidly making a name for herself in Nollywood, left her colleagues and fans in shock and grief.

The cause of Pat Ugwu’s death is still unknown, but her colleagues took to social media to express their sadness and pay tribute to her memory.

Actor Emeka Okoye wrote a heartfelt post on Instagram, saying, “Rest in peace sis. Pat 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.”

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Another actor, Kevin Mike, also expressed his shock and sadness, writing, “Chai, just woke up this morning to hear the death of one of our crew and casts @patpat_ugwu. Rest in peace dear.”

Pat Ugwu’s death comes as a devastating blow to her family, who are still reeling from the loss of her father, Evaristus Ugwu, in September 2021.

Pat had been very close to her father and had expressed her grief and pain on social media after his passing.

As the news of Pat Ugwu’s death continues to spread, her fans and colleagues are taking to social media to pay their respects and share their memories of her.

 

Tragedy hits Nollywood again as actress Pat Ugwu dies