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Stella Ikwuegbu, Nollywood Actress is Dead
Stella Ikwuegbu, veteran Nollywood actress is dead.
Mrs Stella Ikwuegbu
Stanley Nwoko better known as Stanley Ontop, movie producer, made known this known on Sunday by via his Instagram page.
Stanley Ontop, revealed that the actress passed away today, Sunday, June 16th, after battling with 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.”
The late actress began her career in 1990, appearing in numerous films such as ‘Spoiler,’ ‘Ukwa,’ ‘Sound of Love,’ ‘Holy Man,’ ‘Two Hearts,’ ‘Heart of Stone,’ and ‘Madam Koikoi,’ among others.
Hailing from Enugu, she was not only an actress but also a businesswoman.
A graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State, she launched her restaurant, ‘The Film Bar,’ on August 1.
The actress’ death comes barely five days after veteran Yoruba actor Dayo Adewunmi, aka Sule Suebebe, died at 68.