One of Nollywood’s rising stars, Patience Ugwu also known as Pat Ugwu, has died at the age of 35.
Although the cause of her death was not immediately clear, her colleagues announced her departure on Wednesday morning.
Actor Emeka Okoye wrote on Instagram: “Rest in peace sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu so we no get to work again? Death whyooo? God please. Rest in peace PAT. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.”
Also, actor Kevin Mike wrote: “Chai, just woke up this morning to hear the death of one of our crew and casts @patpat_ugwu. Rest in peace dear.”
Pat was a native of Umuogbu Itchi in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State.
She 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.”
Pat’s father died aged 76. He was buried in November 2021.
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In 2022, six months after burying her father, Pat relieved key moments during the funeral on Instagram.
“It’s Hard to believe six months has already passed dad. How are you doing dad? It’s been six months already,” the actress wrote on May 13, 2022.
“I wanted to make sure you knew that you’re in my thoughts and in my heart every day I think of you often. I’m wishing you peace and strength dad. Keep resting I miss you.”
Three years and four months after her father’s death, Pat will be buried on Friday, February 7, 2025, after a wake on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her father’s compound.