RismadarVoice Reporters, May 13, 2026
The family of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, has officially confirmed his death, revealing that the movie star passed away after battling advanced kidney cancer.
In a statement released through the actor’s official Instagram account on Wednesday, the family disclosed that Ekubo died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos following complications linked to metastatic kidney cancer.
The statement described the late actor as a beloved member of the family whose passing has left relatives, friends, and supporters in deep grief.
According to the family, Ekubo endured his illness with courage, faith, and optimism, maintaining hope throughout his final days despite the severity of his condition.
They noted that the actor remained spiritually steadfast during the period of his illness and believed he would eventually overcome the health challenge.
The family appealed to the public for prayers and privacy as they mourn the loss, adding that details regarding burial arrangements and other funeral activities would be announced at a later date.
News of the actor’s death has continued to generate widespread reactions across the Nigerian entertainment industry and social media, where colleagues, fans, and public figures have been paying tribute to his life and career.
Ekubo’s reported passing at the age of 40 has been described by many in the film industry as a major loss to Nollywood, where he built a reputation as one of the sector’s prominent screen personalities.
