Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo mourn death of co-star Nikita Waligwa

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Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo are mourning the death of their ‘Queen of Katwe’ co-star Nikita Waligwa.

The 15-year-old actress – who portrayed Gloria in the 2016 Disney movie about real-life young chess whiz Phiona Mutesi – tragically passed away on Saturday after losing her battle with brain cancer.

The ‘Little Monsters’ actress – Phiona’s mother Nakku Harriet in the movie – shared a picture of Nikita with the quote from the film, “In chess, the small one can become the big one.”

She also hailed the Ugandan star as a “warm, talented girl” and sent her “thoughts and prayers” to her family.