Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40.
The news was reported after a journalist Samuel Olatunji shared a post alleging that the actor passed away following a reported battle with stage 4 liver cancer.
Moreover, concern grew because Alex Ekubo had remained largely absent from the movie scene in recent months.
The actor is widely known for starring in romantic comedies and drama films within Nollywood.
In addition, he built a strong reputation over the years as one of the most recognizable faces in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Several fans flooded social media platforms with emotional messages after the reports surfaced.
Meanwhile, celebrities also reacted
Popular content creator and actress Taaooma reacted emotionally to the reports. She wrote, “Oh noooo!!!! What is thissssss??!!”
Although no official confirmation has been released by his family or management at the time of filing this report.
