2022 in retrospect: Celebrity deaths that shook entertainment industry

<p>The entertainment industry lost some of its brightest stars in 2022.</p>, <p>The death of gospel musician, Sammie Okposo was the latest.</p>, <p>The industry, which has produced great icons, was in 2022 hit with the death of young and energetic entertainers who displayed exceptional talent.</p>, <p>Some of the veterans lost their lives either from unforeseen circumstances or chronic illnesses.</p>, <p>As 2022 draws to a close, DAILY POST brings you the top eight in no particular order:</p>, <p></p>, <p>On July 17, 2022, at the age of 48, Ada Ameh passed away in Warri Delta State.</p>, <p>The actress, who had battled depression, had visited a family in the State when she suddenly collapsed. She was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead.</p>, <p>Ameh was born May 15, 1974, and spent more than two decades in the Nigerian movie industry. She suffered depression after the death of her daughter and some members of her family.</p>, <p>She was most notable for her character as Anita in the 1996 movie titled, “Domitilla”, and as Emu Johnson in the award winning Nigerian television series titled, “The Johnsons”.</p>, <p></p>, <p>Sammie Okposo, a popular gospel singer died on November 25, 2022. The ‘wellu wellu crooner was said to have died in his sleep at his residence in Lagos State. The 51-year-old, who had apologised for extra marital affairs months before his death, was laid to rest at a private cemetery in Ikoyi, Lagos State.</p>, <p></p>, <p>The death of Osinachi Nwachukwu shocked the world after it was reported that the ‘Ekwueme singer’ died of domestic violence. Osinachi’s unfortunate death occurred after she was allegedly battered by her husband.</p>, <p>Osinachi’s husband was alleged to have beaten her and kicked her in the chest which landed her in the hospital. It was also alleged that Osinachi died of throat cancer but it was debunked by her family. The matter is now in court where the husband is being tried.</p>, <p>The mother of three was buried on June 25, 2022, while her husband is still in cust