He expressed his shock over Ugwu's unexpected death and shared details about her funeral. Okoye also voiced his concerns about the recent wave of losses in the Nigerian film industry, calling it quite unusual.
“Rest in peace sis. Pat Ugwu. So we no get to work again? Death why? Rest in peace PAT. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.
“God please protect all my colleagues especially those I’m close to. This unusual Death is frightening . I proclaim life to everyone close to me in this 2025 in the precious blood of Jesus. Amen.”
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 hailed from Umuogbu Itchi in the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State.
She experienced the loss of her father, Evaristus Ugwu, in September 2021. On September 11, 2021, she shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, saying: “My biggest nightmare was losing my father. I lost my dad. Right now, I’m in such pain that no one can feel. Dad, you went away. God eased your pain and broke my heart.”
Her father passed away at the age of 76 and was laid to rest in November 2021.
In 2022, just six months after his burial, Pat took to Instagram to reflect on significant moments from the funeral.
“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.”
Fast forward three years and four months after her father's passing, Pat is set to be buried on Friday, February 7, 2025, following a wake on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her father's home.