Actress Stella Ikwuegbu Is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actress, Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away.

Movie producer Stanley Nwoko, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, announced her death on Instagram.

Stanley revealed that Stella Ikwuegbu died on Sunday, June 16, 2024, after battling leg cancer.

He wrote: “Nollywood actress and veteran Mrs Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The veteran actress left this world today after battling with leg cancer. Rest well, Madam Stella. Nollywood again. It’s well.”

Broadcaster Ijele Ozioma also announced the actress’s death on Facebook, expressing sorrow and disbelief over the loss, especially on Father’s Day.

She wrote: “Ukwu Gi Dia. Why? You scaled through several accidents and all. Eniure/Achiere came, and in less than a week, it killed you. I feel bad.

“Stella Ikwuegbu, today is Father’s Day. Why did you give us this gift on a day like this? Just why? Adieu, the great actress, is extraordinary. Stella Ikwuegbu, you didn’t enjoy a thing.”

Stella Ikwuegbu began her acting career in 1990 and starred in many films, including ‘Spoiler,’ ‘Ukwa,’ ‘Sound of Love,’ ‘Holy Man,’ ‘Two Hearts,’ ‘Heart of Stone,’ and ‘Madam Koikoi.’

The actress was from Enugu and was also a businesswoman, having opened a restaurant called ‘The Film Bar’ on August 1.

Her death comes just five days after veteran Yoruba actor Dayo Adewunmi, also known as Sule Suebebe, passed away at 68.