Popular Nollywood actress Ada Ameh is dead. Skabash.com learned that the actress slumped during a small gathering and was rushed to a hospital in Delta state on Sunday, July 17, where she was confirmed dead.
Although the cause of her death has not been disclosed, there is a strong chance that her death may be connected to her battle with mental health.
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Prior to her passing, the 1996 ‘Glamour Girls’ star actress in June 2022 revealed that she was battling life-threatening mental health issues.
She also stated that her health challenge had affected her job.
She said:
“I have an issue right now, and it’s taking my life, but I no go die. We would get over it. I was given a job, but I didn’t do it because I have mental health issues.”
Would people understand when you say you have mental issues? They won’t. They are slamming me with a bill, suing me. It’s okay.”
The actress had earlier in October 2020, lost her only daughter before her battle with depression set in.
However, while mental health issues may have played a role in Ameh’s death, an autopsy report is yet to determine the cause and manner of her death.
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I was Born With Sickle Cell – Adekunle Gold
In another report, popular Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold revealed that he was born with sickle cell disease and battled many health challenges because of his condition.
Adekunle Gold, married to a fellow musician Simi, said the ailment was a matter of life and death and that he missed out on many fun activities growing up because he always fell sick.
He said the worst night of his struggles with the disease came when he was 20 and that he begged God to take his life that night, but he managed to survive.
