The family of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has officially confirmed his death following a battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
In a statement shared on the actor’s Instagram page on Wednesday, the family said Ekubo died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos after “a brief but courageous battle” with the illness.
According to the statement:
“Alexx passed away at Evercare Hospital due to complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.”
The family described the late actor as someone who faced his illness with “remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and enduring hope,” while requesting privacy and prayers during the mourning period. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced later.
Tributes have continued pouring in from colleagues across Nollywood, including Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, AY Makun, Kate Henshaw, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Peter Okoye.
Ekubo, born Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke, rose to fame after emerging first runner-up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria competition before starring in films such as Weekend Getaway, Bling Lagosians, A Sunday Affair, and Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story.
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