Pat Ugwu, a Nollywood actress who passed away recently at the of 35, will be buried on February 7, 2025 at her father's compound at Umuogbu Itchi in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Emeka Okoye, Pat's colleague in the industry, had confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday, sharing a funeral poster with details of her burial arrangements.
“Rest in peace sis, Pat Ugwu @patpat_ugwu. So we won’t work together again? Death, why? God, please. Rest in peace, PAT. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord,” Emeka wrote, expressing his grief.
He also shared his concerns over the rising number of tragic losses in the industry, stating, “God please protect all my colleagues, especially those I’m close to. This unusual death is frightening. I proclaim life for everyone close to me this 2025, in the precious blood of Jesus. Amen.”
The cause of Pat’s death has not yet been disclosed.
Several Nollywood stars, including Rita Edochie, Destiny Etiko, Nkechi Blessing, and Kevin Mike, have reacted to the sad news. Destiny Etiko commented, “Jesus, noooooo,” while Kevin Mike posted on Instagram, “Chai, just woke up this morning to hear about the death of one of our crew and casts @patpat_ugwu. Rest in peace, dear.”
Pat lost her father, Evaristus Ugwu, in September 2021. Announcing his death in an Instagram post on September 11, 2021, Pat wrote: “My biggest nightmare was losing my father. I lost my dad. Right now am in such pain that no one can feel. Dad u went away. God eased ur pain and broke my heart.”
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