Dr Uchenna Okoye passed away despite not showing any visible signs of health issues.
Dr Uchenna Okoye, a dental expert aged 53, tragically passed away this morning in her London residence. Despite appearing to have no health issues, she suddenly collapsed, leaving her friends and loved ones shocked and devastated.
A close friend has revealed that Dr Uchenna Okoye, a dental expert, passed away unexpectedly this morning after collapsing in her London residence, even though she had no evident health issues.
Mars Webb, her personal assistant and trusted companion for over two decades, mentioned that her close family and friends are still grappling with the unexpected loss of her life. They are eagerly awaiting the coroner’s report to ascertain the precise cause of her untimely demise at the young age of 53.
She revealed Dr Uchenna, who was also a regular guest on Channel 5’s 10 Years Younger in 10 Days and BBC Breakfast, enjoyed a normal ‘busy week’ in the days leading up to her death last Friday.
She had a busy schedule that consisted of watching the Moulin Rouge musical in the West End, having a lunch meeting with clients to promote her new dental product called Mysmile, and attending an industry event. Throughout all these activities, she did not express any worries about her health.
Ms. Webb informed MailOnline that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the individual’s death. The person was described as being happy, healthy, and leading an active lifestyle, with no visible health issues.
Dr Uchenna Okoye, the medical expert featured on This Morning, has sadly died at the age of 53 due to an unexpected illness.
A close friend has disclosed that Dr. Uchenna passed away unexpectedly in her residence in London, despite not having any visible health issues.
Everyone is completely shocked by her sudden death – it was completely unexpected.
Unfortunately, there are instances when individuals in good health unexpectedly pass away without any known cause.
We are currently anticipating the coroner’s reports on her demise in order to ascertain the precise details of what occurred.
The loss is extremely heartbreaking for her family, friends, and many others who deeply cared for her.
Dr Uchenna leaves a seven-year old daughter she shares with ex-husband Chidi Ngwaba, a fellow doctor who was speaking at Hope For Africa event in Kenya upon hearing of her passing.
The couple ended their marriage last year, but had already been living apart for a while.
Ms. Webb affirmed that Dr. Uchenna’s extensive and affectionate family will ensure that her daughter is well taken care of and receives the love she requires after her death.
She expressed, “Urchenna was not only my boss, but also my mentor and closest friend for two decades. It’s truly remarkable how amazing she was and how many accomplishments she had yet to pursue. It is extremely unjust that she has been taken away from us.”
Dr. Uchenna was renowned not only for her television contributions but also for her efforts in empowering women in the business world, fostering self-assurance, and advocating for diversity and inclusivity.
Earlier this evening, Dr Uchenna’s family shared a deeply saddening message on her Instagram account.
She generously shared her expertise and enthusiasm to empower fellow women, and received recognition for revolutionizing the field of dentistry. She made a significant impact by introducing her own line of oral health care products called Mysmile.
The announcement of Dr. Uchenna’s passing on her official Instagram page on Monday led to an overwhelming display of support from friends and former colleagues.
Holly Willoughby, who worked with Dr Uchenna on This Morning, told her followers: ‘Unbelievably sad to hear of the passing of @druchennaokoye. We first worked together many moons ago with @oralb_uk and she was very kind to me… and then of course again, giving her advice on @thismorning. Sending all my love to her family.’
Jo Whiley, a presenter on BBC radio, expressed her deep sadness upon hearing the news. She sent her love and support to Uchenna’s daughter, family, and the London Smiling team. Jo described Uchenna as strong, beautiful, and funny, and expressed her disbelief and sorrow over the situation.
The British beauty council expressed their sorrow over the loss of Dr. Uchenna Okoye, a highly valued colleague and member of the Advisory Board. They described her as a remarkable and dedicated person who made a significant impact on the industry.
Dr Uchenna, who graduated from the renowned Guy’s Hospital in London, managed two dental clinics and possessed a range of specialized dental merchandise.
The Cosmetic Dentist appeared multiple times on television and radio, providing expert advice to the audience. She can be seen in this photo on Daybreak.
She was one of a small group of dentists to belong to both the British and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
She frequently made appearances on television and radio to offer her expertise, in addition to her role as the director of the London Smiling Dental Group.
She also was the official dentist of Channel 5’s makeover programme 10 Years Younger.
Cherry Healey, the presenter of the Channel 5 show, also expressed her admiration for Dr. Uchenna.
It is difficult to express in words the immense loss and sadness caused by the departure of this extraordinary individual.
I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Uchenna on @10yearsyounger for a long time, and later on, I had the privilege of getting to know her as a wonderful friend.
‘She spoke with such passion and love for the people she helped smile again – and she was the warmest, smartest, most fun woman you could wish to meet.’
The announcement of Dr Uchenna’s passing on her official Instagram page on Monday resulted in an overwhelming display of support from friends and former colleagues.
Announcing Dr Uchenna’s tragic passing, her family wrote: ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of the much loved and respected Cosmetic Dentist, Dr Uchenna Okoye, who passed away after falling ill at home on Friday 15th September 2023.
Currently, we kindly request your prayers for her young daughter, her family, her team of staff at London Smiling Dental Group, and her friends who are all finding it difficult to accept her passing.
At this extremely challenging period, we kindly ask you to honor the privacy wishes of Uchenna’s family.
‘The Uchenna sparkle touched the lives of everyone she met and drew her into stardom on 10 Years Younger makeover show, followed by 10 Years Younger in 10 Days where her passion and compassion leaps off the screen.
‘For the last 20 years, her deep knowledge of dentistry and her incredible chair-side manner made her the go-to spokeswoman for any dental issue and a popular contributor to radio, TV, and women’s consumer press.’
