After a protracted struggle with leg cancer, veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, leaving the Nollywood film industry in a state of sadness and mourning.
Film producer Stanley Nwoko, also known as Stanley Ontop, revealed the news of her passing on his Instagram page.
“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,” his Instagram post.
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Her death occurs just five days after the 68-year-old famous Yoruba actor Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as Sule Suebebe, passed away.
Talented actress Stella Ikwuegbu started her career in the 1990s. She starred in many movies, including “Spoiler,” “Ukwa,” “Sound of Love,” “Holy Man,” “Two Hearts,” “Heart of Stone,” and “Madam Koikoi.”
In addition, she was a prosperous businesswoman. On August 1, she opened “The Film Bar,” her restaurant.
