Renowned actress, Elizabeth Evoeme, fondly known as Ovularia from the 80s TV sitcom “The New Masquerade”, has passed away at the age of 81.
Evoeme’s family announced her demise in a statement, revealing that she died in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.
However, the details surrounding her death were not disclosed.
Interestingly, Evoeme had been the subject of a death hoax on November 5, 2019, which was later debunked by her colleague, Chika Okpala, who played the character Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwaogbe, also known as 4.30 in the sitcom.
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Unfortunately, her passing has now been confirmed, marking the end of an era for the veteran actress.
The statement read:
“Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her and her work in ‘The new Masquerade,’ of her passing.
“Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme will be dearly missed and was extremely loved by her family and also by you, her fans.
“We thank you all for your support and for respecting our privacy at this time. God bless you all and may our dear Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme rest in perfect peace, now and always.”
