The family of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has finally spoken publicly following the actor’s death, confirming that he died after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer. According to a statement shared on his official Instagram page and reported by Kemi Filani, the actor passed away at Evercare Hospital after what the family described as a “brief but courageous battle.”
The heartbreaking statement, which has dominated Nigerian celebrity news and Nollywood news discussions within the last 12 hours, revealed that the late actor endured his illness privately while holding on to faith and hope.
“Throughout this difficult journey, he bore his pain with remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and enduring hope,” the family said.
According to the statement, the family appealed for privacy and prayers while mourning the actor widely known for his roles in several hit Nollywood productions.
The development has triggered massive reactions across X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, with many fans and celebrities sharing emotional tributes. Meanwhile, controversy also erupted online after some Nigerians stormed the Instagram page of his former fiancée, Fancy Acholonu, blaming her for the actor’s emotional struggles after their public breakup.
In reaction to the reports, several social media users urged Nigerians to stop attaching blame to anyone and allow the late actor rest peacefully.
Alex Ekubo’s death has remained one of the biggest viral celebrity stories dominating Naija entertainment news, with fans recalling his movie career, public appearances and struggles away from social media.
According to the family, funeral arrangements and further announcements will be communicated in due course.
Top 10 Comments:
@tmsqueenempire from Gistlover — “Hope you don’t post him, because you’re so wicked.”
@Precyhudson from Gistlover — “She killed him with cancer? Na wa o.”
@sheisadamazi from Gistlover — “You led him into depression.”
@perlyfaith4 from Gistlover — “You should have at least given him a male offspring.”
@queenmasi02 from Gistlover — “Are you now happy? He’s gone now.”
@mel_david2 from Gistlover — “Since you broke up with him, Alex was never the same again.”
@heyno_nma from Gistlover — “Ever since he called off his wedding, Alex disappeared.”
Stephanie Linus from Instagram comments reported by YEN — “Such a tragic loss. May your soul rest in peace.”
Oge Okoye from Instagram comments reported by YEN — “Ohh no… sleep well and peacefully.”
@ifys.kitchen from Instagram comments reported by YEN — “This is such a hard pill to swallow.”
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