Celebrities are humans, they die too; stop questioning their deaths - Rita Edochie

Veteran actress, Rita Edochie, has called on Nigerians to desist from raising concerns over the deaths of movie stars, noting that death is unavoidable.

Taking to her Instagram page, Rita Edochie stated that questions such as “What is happening in Nollywood?” should stop as it knocks at everyone’s door, not just actors.

She stated that Nigerians react to the news of a person’s death based on their popularity and impact in the entertainment industry.

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

“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 wrong ‘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.

Speaking on the death of veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor, who died on Sunday, March 24, 2024, after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62, Rita Edochie noted that the veteran actor did all he could to survive.

“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,” she said.