Popular Nigerian actress, Ada Ameh is dead.

A source that spoke with The Nation on condition of anonymity said, Ameh died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday.

A report had it that Ameh was rushed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s hospital on Sunday after she collapsed but passed on before they arrived at the facility.

The colleagues of the actress on Monday had been trooping the facility to see her remains.

 

This is coming weeks after Ameh opened up about battling depression and losing seven members of her family to death.

Speaking on the TVC programme, ‘Your View’ the actress said she has been depressed for some years but became worst when she lost her daughter in 2020.

According to Ada Ameh, she had lost six of her siblings before the death of her daughter and she thought she was going to die too.

I Thought I Would Die After My Daughter’s Death – Ameh Complains Of Mental Health Issues

The news of the death of Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh has stirred reactions online.

Truetells Nigeria had earlier reported that the actress died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday.

This is coming weeks after the actress claimed that she thought she would die following the death of her daughter.

Ameh described her daughter as her best friend and sister.

The actress in a chat on a TVC programme said losing seven members of her family to death affected her.

Ameh while speaking about losing her family members said she has been depressed for some years but it became worst when she lost her daughter in 2020.

She said: “I have depression, I have been depressed for some years and it became very worse when I lost my daughter in 2020. I was 14 when I had her, she was my best friend, and sister, I just saw my world crumbling down before me.”

“I had lost 3 of my sisters, 3 of my brothers and my family. I thought I was going to be next when my younger sister died and I have been in and out of the hospital.”

Speaking on people getting professional help, Ameh said, I get DMS from people who want to commit suicide. Talk to a doctor, and get professional help. I used to leave Lagos to Calabar to get a doctor until I found one in Lagos.”

Nigerians React To Ada Ameh’s Death

Nigerians on social media have reacted to the death of popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh

Truetells Nigeria learnt that a source who spoke with The Nation on condition of anonymity said, Ameh died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday.

According to reports, the Nollywood actress was a guest of an oil company toyshop when she suddenly collapsed.

A further report had it that Ameh was rushed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s hospital but passed on before they arrived at the facility.

The colleagues of the actress on Monday had been trooping the facility to see her remains.

This is coming weeks after Ameh opened up about battling depression and losing seven members of her family to death.

Following the news of her death, a lot of Nigerians have taken to various social media to express shock over the sudden death of the actress.

Below are some reactions culled by this publication.

@therealdaddymo1 wrote; ”This is terrible news about the death of Ada Ameh. She lost her only daughter not quite 2 years ago and I can’t even begin to imagine the pain, the depression and the sorrow she has been doing through. She needed a lot of support and help.”

@chiikodiie wrote; ‘‘Ada Ameh never recovered from the depression due to her daughter’s untimely death. Rest in power Emu”

@JAGADED wrote; ”The Johnson’s don end with Ada Ameh death. Goodnight to a legend!!!”

@Drmuzoic wrote; ‘‘How can you say Ada Ameh is dead? She just posted on IG yesterday showing herself in a good place. This is so sad”

@kaylayechi wrote; ”I learnt ada ameh is dead. This woman went through a whole lot of trauma when she lost her only child. May her gentle soul RIP”

@Tony_Ogbuagu wrote; ‘‘Just yesterday while watching the Johnsons my friend raised a concern about her looks and I remembered she lost her only daughter sometime last year, it must have been very difficult for her to move on, Rest In Peace Ada Ameh.”