Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold has announced the death of her father, who passed away on Boxing Day, December 26.

The actress broke the news on Saturday via her Instagram page, describing her late father as her “gist partner” and expressing deep shock and grief over the loss.

In an emotional post, Lizzy Gold said her father’s death was her greatest fear and that it had dealt her a devastating blow.

She disclosed that he passed away on Friday, noting that it was not the plan, as he was meant to cross into the new year with his children.

She added that her heart was shattered by the loss and wondered how she would survive the pain.

“What I fear most has happened to me…death has given me a huge blow….my father is gone …..he left us yesterday …this wasn’t the plan daddy…you were suppose to cross over with your children into the new year….my heart is shattered …my jist partner is gone ..so I won’t see you again? oh God will I ever survive this ? Will I survive this pain ???”, she wrote.

The circumstances surrounding her father’s death have not been disclosed.

The post has sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans and colleagues.