- The nigerian movie community is now gripped by an indescribable sorrow as news broke of the sudden passing of Pat Ugwu, a buzzing actress whose spirit and energy lit up the screen.
- The announcement of her death, made public by a colleague via social media, spread like wildfire, sweeping across the entertainment world with a sense of shock and disbelief.
The sudden and tragic passing of Pat Ugwu, the 35-year-old actress who was making waves in Nollywood, has left the industry reeling in shock.
Emeka Okoye, a seasoned veteran of Nollywood, was the one to break the devastating news on his official Instagram page, paid tribute to Pat and expressed profound regret that their paths never crossed in a professional capacity before her untimely death.
His words reflect the deep sense of loss felt by those who knew her and admired her work.
The cause of her death remains unclear, but the heartbreaking news has sent ripples of grief through her colleagues, many of whom are struggling to process the loss of someone so full of promise.
As the industry grapples with the void left by Pat’s passing, the family has set the date for her burial: February 6th and 7th, 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.”
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The devastating news of Pat Ugwu’s passing comes on the heels of another heartbreaking loss in Nollywood: veteran actor Asa Koko.
His death was announced by his colleague, Kunle Afod, who shared a deeply emotional video on Instagram, capturing his last visit to Asa Koko’s home..