Nollywood actress Patience ‘Pat’ Ugwu, popularly known as ‘Sugar Girl,’ has died. Born on 13 December 1988 in Enugu State, She is aged 35.
She studied at the University of Abuja and graduated in 2014.
She was known for her roles in Lack of Money (2018), Port-Harcourt Lady (2019), and Twist of Fate (2020).
Besides acting, she was an online fitness coach for PatPat Fitness, a beauty business owner, and a Permanent Makeup Trainer.
Her death was made known on Wednesday in an Instagram post by veteran actor Emeka Okoye, who expressed deep sorrow and shared details of her funeral arrangements.
Over the years, she gained attention for her bold online presence and outspoken nature. She once made headlines for advising women against advertising their relationships unless their partners reciprocated and stirred controversy with her comments on men’s sexual performance.
The burial arrangements, shared in a flier by her family, stated that a wake-keep will be held on Thursday, and she will be laid to rest on Friday in Enugu State.
The news of Pat Ugwu’s passing has deeply affected and has caused sorrow in the Nollywood community. Several stars, including Rita Edochie, Destiny Etiko, Nkechi Blessing, and Kevin Mike, have expressed profound grief.
Pat’s sudden death is yet another loss to Nollywood.