By Damilare Adeleye
A popular Nollywood actress and media personality, Sharon Okpamen, has reportedly passed on after childbirth.
The Nollywood community has been thrown into mourning since the news of her demise broke out on the internet.
Announcing the unfortunate incident via his verified Instagram page on Sunday, popular movie producer, Stanley Ontop said Sharon tragically passed on after spending days in a coma following childbirth.
He wrote: “Nollywood Actor and Producer, Sharon Okpamen has unfortunately passed on. It’s a sad day for Nollywood & the Edo entertainment industry.“Sharon, who was a filmmaker, actress, entrepreneur & humanitarian, has left a significant void in the industry.
“May her soul rest in perfect peace, Amen @sharonokpamen It can only get better Shalom!!!”Sharon Okpamen was born on February 16, 1989, in Abudu, Edo State, Nigeria. She was raised in her hometown of Abudu, Sharon spent her formative years in Edo State. She attended Mary Milek Nursery and Primary School and University Preparatory Secondary School (UPSS) in Benin. She later studied English at the National Open University (NOUN).
The deceased began her acting career in 2010 with the film Touch Not My Crown, a role given to her by John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu. Over the years, Sharon appeared in over 100 films and made a name for herself in Nollywood. In addition to acting, she produced her own film, Night Hustlers.