Tragic loss for the Nigerian movie industry, veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. Her death has plunged the industry into mourning once again.

Stella Ikwuegbu, a beloved figure in Nigerian cinema, lost her battle with leg cancer today, June 16. Her colleagues and fans alike are devastated by the news.

Movie producer Stanley Ontop expressed his grief on social media, joining others in remembering Stella’s contributions to the film industry.

Her colleagues 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!”

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…”