The talented actress passed suddenly on Sunday while surrounded by her loved ones, according to a statement released by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi.

Ovularia’s daughter Justine Ngozi Evoeme called her mother’s passing “painful and shocking.”

She was described by her relatives as “a loveable person” who would be terribly missed.

“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,” the statement reads in part.

“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.”