Popular Nigerian actress Cynthia Okereke is dead

Veteran Nollywood actress Cynthia Okereke has reportedly died.

Joseph Okechukwu, also a Nollywood actor announced the sad news on his social media page today Wednesday, July 12th.

According to Joseph, he was about to pay for Cynthia Okereke’s flight ticket to visit America but sadly, she died last night.

Cynthia Okereke’s death is coming 12 months after she was abducted and suffered terribly in the kidnapper’s den.

Recall that Nollywood stars Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel were abducted in Enugu State and the kidnappers demanded $100,000 as ransom.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria reportedly offered N.1.2m for their release but were mocked by the kidnappers.

The Nollywood veterans spend seven days in captivity before the abductors released them.

Sharing the news of her death online, Joseph wrote:

“REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered beyond words. The fact that I was about to pay for your flight ticket to come finish what we started only to here you went to be with Lord just last night is one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to deal with in recent times. I pray I’m able to recover from this shock. Life is really just a mist. One minute you have it, the next you don’t.

“For the more than 20 years that I’ve known you, you’ve been such an amazing, decent and lovely soul to be around. I never imagined you’d exit so unceremoniously. Words fail me.

“Sleep on, Cynthia. May your gentle soul rest on till we meet again in glory.”

Recall that after they were released by the kidnappers, Cynthia Okereke recounted her ordeal in the kidnapper’s den. She disclosed that they were not given any food or water during the seven days they spent in captivity. She also thanked family members, friends, and well-wishers who facilitated her release from her abductors.

“God is a faithful God. I have every cause to say hallelujah in the land of the living. I didn’t know that I have people and friends. To God be the glory for all of you, your efforts your prayers, your encouragement, mama Cynthia Okereke alive.

WATCH: Abducted Actress, Cynthia Okereke Recounts Her Ordeal In Kidnapper’s Den [Video]