Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of actress Pat Ugwu, who passed away at the age of 35.
Her colleague, Emeka Okoye, announced the news of her passing on Wednesday via an emotional post on Instagram. Okoye shared the announcement alongside a funeral poster detailing the arrangements for her burial.
“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,” Okoye wrote, expressing his grief over the loss.
He also shared his concern over the recent wave of tragedies in the Nollywood industry, adding, “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 Pat’s death remains undisclosed.
