Actress: "Stop questioning celebrities deaths because they are also human"

The renowned actress, who took to her Instagram page @ritaedochie to frown at questions like “What is happening in Nollywood?” said death is inevitable; “it knocks at everyone’s door, not just actors alone.”

According to her, “celebrities are humans as well; the same way other people in different walks of life die, that is the same way celebrities die too.”

She also mentioned how news of a celebrity's passing often elicits strong emotions in the public, both favorable and bad, because of their notoriety and the contributions they have made to the entertainment business.

“If teachers, doctors, lawyers, businessmen and women, even pastors can die, then what is so different about the deaths of filmmakers?

“People, especially in Nigeria, often come up with questions like; what is happening in Nollywood? Why are actors dying? Something has gone ‘bla bla bla: what has gone wrong?

“Are actors not humans too? Please questions like this are annoying and ought to stop because death is only a displeasing call of nature,” she wrote.

The actress, who is in mourning for Nollywood icon Muonagor, who passed away on Sunday, March 24, at the age of 62, following a protracted illness, stated that although the seasoned actor did his best to live, nothing could stop him when it came time for him to pass away.

“It was too bad he couldn’t recover from this illness. Amaechi, ‘your departure has left an irreplaceable void in the midst of my family and I’.

“You were more than a brother and colleague; you were a beacon of light, illuminating our days with your infectious laughter and unwavering kindness.

“Your absence is felt deeply, as we remember the countless moments shared and the lessons learned from your wisdom.

“Your dedication to your work and your unwavering spirit in the face of adversity were an inspiration to us all.

“While we mourn your loss, we also celebrate the beautiful life you lived and the indelible mark you left on our hearts.

“Rest peacefully, dear brother and friend, knowing that your legacy will continue to inspire and uplift us in the days ahead.

 “Rest in power, my dear brother, friend, and colleague, Chief Amaechi Muonagor. May God Almighty grant the family you left behind the fortitude to bear the loss, Amen,” she wrote.