The passing of another actress, Sandra Ikwuegbu, has sent the Nigerian film industry into sadness once more.
It is said that the seasoned actress passed away today, June 16, following a battle with leg cancer.
Her colleagues in the industry have taken to social media to mourn her. Movie Producer, Stanley Ontop , wrote;
‘’Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs stella ikwuegbu is dead.
The veteran Actress left this world today after battling with Leg cancer. Rest well madam Stella.
Nollywood not again
It’s well
Shalom!''
Another colleague of hers, Ijele Ozioma Christy Ejiofor, who paid a visit to the late actress's home this afternoon, wrote
‘’Ukwu Gi Dia. Why? You scaled through several, accident s and all. Eniure/Achiere came, and in less than a week, it killed you. Oh my... I feel bad.
Stella Ikwuegbu, nenu Jennifer, you didn't enjoy a thing. Why? Just why?
Adieu Great Actress Extraordinary...''
May her soul rest in peace, Amen.