How Veteran Nollywood Actress, Ify Onwuemen Died After Spending N10m On Chemotherapy

Nollywood actress, Ifey Onwuemen well-known for her role in the popular sitcom ‘Everyday People’, has died of cancer.

She was said to have died on Tuesday after battling endometrial cancer.

Endometrial cancer is a cancer that arises from the endometrium (the lining of the uterus or womb).

It is the result of the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
The first sign is most often vaginal bleeding not associated with a menstrual period.

Actress Gloria Anozie-Young, confirmed her death through a Facebook page.

Gloria Anozie recalled that in 2019, even after eight sessions of chemotherapy, the doctors told her she had reached stage four cancer.

She said Ify spent more than N10m, being helped with donations by her fellow actors and other Nigerians, lamenting that a GoFundme account, which was opened for her, did not yield much.

Anozie-Young said, “With a deep sense of loss but total submission to God Almighty, we regret to announce that , Ifey Onwuemen has gone to be with the Lord.

“Ifey Onwuemen was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Her womb was removed, but she has been battling the ailment for many years now.

“In 2019, even after eight sessions of chemotherapy, the doctors told her she had reached stage 4. However, we are not sure if she was given the wrong diagnosis or being treated with the wrong chemo, because she still felt pains on her upper abdomen and her tummy bloated.

“Ify spent more than N10m, being helped with donations by her fellow actors and other Nigerians. A GoFundme account was opened for her, but it did not yield much. She had to go for draining every two weeks at a cost of N280, 000, but only 3 litres of liquid can be removed at a time so that her heart is not affected.

“Ify has finally gone to rest, today 25th May 2021. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”

Anozie-Young stated that burial arrangements would be released by the family of the deceased.

Some of her Ify’s have taken to social media to mourn her death

Below are some of the reactions that were gathered from the comment section.

Gloria Okey-Ogunjiofor said, “Ooohhh! So sad. You tried sis Gloria Anozie-Young. You really did….but God has the final say. May her soul rest in peace.”

Roseline Abidde, said, “So sad! She fought hard and long. May her soul find rest in the Lord’s bossom. Thanks sis Gloria for all you did while she was still here. May God bless you richly for showing her so much love in her trying moment.”

Morenike Oni Afabor said, “Please accept my condolences sis and well done for being there for her till the end. May her gentle soul rest in peace.”

Phil Ngozi Ojeogwu-Oji stated,”May God rest her soul. And my heart felt condolences to the family she left.”

Soibifaa Dokubo wrote, “Sad. May her soul rest peacefully in the Lord’s embrace.”

Kunle Coker posted, “May her gently soul rest in perfect peace, rest well fine mama.”