Nollywood mourns as 35-year-old actress Pat Ugwu dies

Actress, Pat Ugwu

Pat Ugwu, a 35-year-old actress has been pronounced dead by an older colleague in the Nollywood industry.

It is unclear what caused the budding actress' death, but the news has come as a shock to many of her colleagues in the industry.

Emeka Okoye, a veteran actor, broke the news of Pat's passing via his official Instagram page, expressing regrets that they never got to work together.

The burial arrangements of the deceased were stated in her obituary, as the family plans to bury her on February 6 and 7, 2025.

Announcing her death, Emeka wrote: "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. 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."

Recall that in 2024, Nollywood lost a number of actors. Legit.ng reported that veteran actor Emmanuel France passed away, joining the list of several Nollywood stars who had passed on.

Many mourn Pat Uguw's death

Read some reactions compiled by Legit.ng below:

igbojionunancy commented: "I don’t understand Whatttt!!!"

esosaegbon69 said: "Woe. What happened to her? Jeeez."

nkechiblessingsunday reacted: "Which kind rough play be this?"

destinyetikoofficial added: "Jesus noooooo."

merin_bishop stated: "I know this girl may her soul rest in peace"