- Lizzy Gold is mourning the loss of her father, who passed away on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025.
- The actress announced the sad news on social media, describing it as her greatest fear and expressing deep heartbreak.
- Fans, colleagues, and fellow actors have since flooded her with condolences and prayers.

Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold Onuwaje has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of her father on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025.
The award-winning actress shared the devastating news on Saturday via social media, describing the loss as the realization of her “greatest fear.”
In an emotional post that has since gone viral, Lizzy Gold described her late father as more than just a parent, calling him her “gist partner.” She expressed profound shock that he would not be crossing over into the new year with the family as planned.
“What I fear most has happened to me…death has given me a huge blow. My father is gone. He left us yesterday. This wasn’t the plan daddy. You were suppose to cross over with your children into the new year. My heart is shattered. My gist partner is gone so I won’t see you again? oh God… Will I ever survive this? Will I survive this pain???”
The announcement has sparked a wave of sympathy across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Fans and colleagues, including star actress Destiny Etiko, have reached out to offer support and prayers.
Observers and followers shared words of encouragement to help the actress navigate the difficult period:
“Time heals all wounds,” wrote one fan, urging her to find strength in her father’s legacy.
“It is a heavy blow, but you must stay strong for the rest of the family,” another added.

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