Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Nigerian actress, Cynthia Okereke, died in her sleep.
Taking to social media, a user confirmed the actress had passed away in her sleep.
Okereke’s death is the latest in the movie industry that have seen some of its stars pass on in recent times. Saint Obi, Don Brymo, Murphy Afolabi, Femi Ogunrobi (Papa Ajasco) and Chikezie Uwazie are some of the high-profile names that recently passed.
Another Nollywood Actor Dies.
Nollywood Veteran Actress, Cynthia Nkiru Okereke, is Dead.
It was reported that she passed on in her sleep last night.
The thespian died at the age of 63.
News in details:
Veteran Nollywood actress Cynthia Okereke has died, 12 months after suffering in kidnappers den.
The sad news was announced by her colleague in the entertainment industry, Joseph Okechukwu.
According to the filmmaker, he was about to pay for Cynthia Okereke’s flight ticket to come to America but sadly, she died on Tuesday night.
May her soul rest in peace! Just last year, the actress was kidnapped and held captive for several months before being released. It was a traumatic experience that she was still recovering from, according to friends.
In his emotional social media post, Okechukwu lamented the loss of his dear friend: “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 the Lord just last night is one of the toughest 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.
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