Plus-size actress, Monalisa Stephen is dead

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Plus-size actress and content creator, Monalisa Stephen, is dead.

It was gathered that she died in Lagos on Tuesday after battling low blood sugar and internal bleeding.

The news of her death was announced on Wednesday by the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi, on Instagram.

Sharing a photo of the late actress, Oloketuyi wrote, “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead, she died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against Low sugar and internal bleeding. Her immediate younger sister confirmed the death of this hardworking and beautiful soul.”

The tragic occurrence has sparked an outburst of anguish from fans.

Stephen, also known as Gabacci during her lifetime, featured in movies like Mami Wata (2023), Breaded Life (2021), and a myriad of comedy skits. She rose to prominence by using her platform to champion self-love and body positivity amongst plus-size women.

In 2022, Monalisa revealed that she contemplated suicide after being body-shamed at a social event.

“These moments before my departure, I feel more clarity than I have ever felt, finally, I will be free. I will be free from the voices, from the pains, and from you,” she had written.

“I can’t stand betrayals. I trust too much and too quickly. This is not what I want but I can’t help it, I am just too weak. So I quit.”

(Punch)