Nollywood has lost a great actress.

Nkechi Nweje is said to have passed on this morning, March 21, after a brief illness.

Her cause of death has not been disclosed but colleagues have gone online to express shock over her death.

Nkechi starred in movies alongside other greats like the late Junior Pope Odonwodo.

Nkechi with the late Jnr Pope

She will be missed by her colleagues and fans.