'He Bore His Pain with Strength' - Family Confirms Alex Ekubo’s Passing
His family said the 40-year-old actor died after a private battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer, prompting tributes across Nollywood.
- On Wednesday, the family of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke confirmed his passing, following days of speculation that began when manager Samuel Olatunji initially shared the news on Tuesday.
- Ekubo died at 40 at Evercare Hospital following a private battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer, a struggle his family described as a brief but courageous fight.
- Renowned for roles in films like 'Sinners in the House' and 'Omo Ghetto-The Saga', Ekubo was a prominent industry figure who also built a reputation as a model and social media personality.
- Netizens unearthed a 2011 post on Twitter where Ekubo wished cancer were merely a 'Zodiac Sign,' prompting online speculation about whether he had been battling the illness for 15 years.
- Bolaji Idowu, founder of Harvesters International Christian Centre, noted the 'irony of life' in celebrating individuals only after death, sparking wider conversations about showing appreciation for people while they are still alive.
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The founder of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has reacted to the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, urging people to celebrate and appreciate others while they are still alive. Ekubo reportedly died at the age of 40 after a private battle with cancer, according to family sources who confirmed his passing on Tuesday. His death followed days of speculation and concern on social media over his health condition. Reacting…
He bore his pain with strength’ – Family confirms Alex Ekubo’s passing
The family of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has confirmed his death.In a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the family revealed that he died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos due to complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke,” the statement partly read.After a brief but courageous battle, A…
Nollywood star Alex Ekubo dies at 40
By Rahim Abdul Popular Nigerian actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly died at the age of 40 after battling kidney cancer, according to several media reports from Nigeria. Ekubo was widely known among lovers of romantic films due to his calm style of acting and the chemistry he often displayed in love-themed movies that attracted millions […] The post Nollywood star Alex Ekubo dies at 40 appeared first on 247MALAWI NEWS.
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