Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has joined his colleagues in mourning the death of actress Nkechi Nweje.

Taking to his Instagram page, Yul described the late actress as an ever cheerful soul.

Additionally, he prayed for her family to receive the strength to bear the huge loss.

Yul wrote on Instagram:
"Rest well Ezigbo Nwanyi Onitsha.
Mrs Nkechi Nweje.
An ever cheerful soul you were.
My condolences to your family.
May God grant them the strength to bear this huge loss."

The Nigerian Voice recalls that veteran actress Nkechi Nweje was reported dead after a brief illness on Friday.

The actress' death was further confirmed by popular movie producer Stanley Ontop in a post on his Instagram page.