Nollywood veteran actress, Cynthia Okereke is dead.
Popular Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke, is dead. The veteran actress, who had featured in numerous movies, was said to have died on Wednesday morning from an undisclosed ailment at the age of 63 years old. Although the cause of her death is yet to be ascertained.
Okereke reportedly dies 12 months after suffering in kidnappers den. Recall that Okereke was kidnapped last year in Ozalla town, Enugu State, while filming alongside actor, Clemson Cornel, on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Her death was announced by her colleague, Joseph Okechukwu, in a post on his verified Twitter handle.
He wrote: “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered beyond words. The fact that I was about to pay for your flight ticket to come finish what we started only to hear you went to be with Lord just last night is one of the toughtest things I’ve ever had to deal with in recent times.
“I pray I’m able to recover from this shock. Life is really just a mist. One minute you have it, the next you don’t. For the more than 20 years that I’ve known you, you ‘ve been such an amazing, decent and lovely soul to be around.
“I never imagined you’d exit so unceremoniously. Words fail me. Sleep on, Cynthia. May your gentle soul rest on till we meet again in glory”.
Nollywood actors have also expressed their grief over the loss of late actress, who was known for her nurturing roles in the entertainment industry.
