Veteran Actress, Stella Ikwuegbu, Dies Of Leg Cancer

By Akinwale Kasali

Death has once again rocked Nigeria’s Make- Believe Industry, popularly known as Nollywood. One of its Veteran Actresses, Stella Ikwuegbu, has passed on.

Stanley Nwoko, a  popular Movie Producer announced Ikwuegbu’s demise, disclosing that she died in Enugu where she lived.

She was said to have died of Leg Cancer, after battling with the ailment for several months.

Nwoko 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.”

Also confirming the death of the popular actress was Ijele Ozioma, a Broadcaster, who wrote, “ Ukwu Gi Dia. Why? You scaled through several accidents and all. Eniure/Achiere came, and in less than a week, it killed you. I feel bad.

“Stella Ikwuegbu, today is Father’s Day. Why did you give us this gift on a day like this? Just why? Adieu, the great actress, is extraordinary. Stella Ikwuegbu, you didn’t enjoy a thing.”

She was known for her motherly roles in movies and had starred in several movies that include: ‘Spoiler’, ‘Ukwa’, ‘Sound of Love’, ‘Holy Man’, ‘Two Hearts’, ‘Heart of Stone’, ‘Madam Koikoi’, among others.

She was a graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State, and owned a restaurant, ‘The Film Bar’.