Veteran Nollywood actress, Louisa Nwobodo has passed away at 78, it emerged on Wednesday, September 16.
Former Chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Enugu Chapter, Stan K Amadi, confirmed her death, saying she passed out on Sunday, September 13, while in her car at St. Mulumbas Catholic Church, New Haven, Enugu state.
However, she was rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead. Her body has been deposited at the morgue pending her funeral arrangements.
Until her death, she was a popular movie star from the late 1990s to the 2000s.
Nwobodo acted with the likes of Patience Ozokwor, Ngozi Nwosu and Cynthia Okereke. She was known for the “good mother” character she plays in Nollywood movies.
Some of Nwobodo’s notable movies include Indemnity (2006), Never Say Goodbye (2003) and Made in Cambridge (2006).
Nwobodo has also appeared in the 2007 comedy Johnbull and Rosekate alongside Nkem Owoh and Uche Elendu.
May her soul rest in peace.
May Her soul find Continual rest in a serene cottage. Adieu
Rip mama. She was my favourite actress