Once again, the Nigerian movie industry is in mourning with the passing of actress Sandra Ikwuegbu.
The veteran actress reportedly succumbed to leg cancer today, June 16, after a prolonged battle with the disease.
Fellow industry professionals have expressed their grief on social media platforms.
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…”