Actor Alexx Ekubo confirmed dead as Tosin Silverdam shares heartbreaking account: "I got the call"
Famous Nigerian actor, Alex Ekubo, has reportedly passed away.
According to Daily Post, a Nollywood source who preferred not to be named revealed that the actor was rushed to the hospital on Monday before the tragic news of his death surfaced.
Source: Instagram
The source revealed that the actor had been battling kidney cancer
The actor reportedly died on Tuesday afternoon after spending hours on medical life support.
Alex was rumoured to be suffering from serious health issues in May 2025 after months of going quiet on social media.
Tosin Silverdam speaks on Alexx's death
Popular social media blogger Tosin Silverdam also shared the heartbreaking update, recounting how he received the news early in the morning. In his words:
“Popular Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, is dead. Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I got the news this morning, some hours ago. Someone texted me and asked me, did you hear about Alex Ekubo that he's dead? I said, no, I didn't hear anything. It's not possible. I don't believe it. I waited, I tried to reach out to some people. Sadly, it is true.”
Silverdam further noted that Ekubo had been off social media for some time, with rumours circulating about his health. He claimed the actor had allegedly been battling cancer before his passing in the early hours of the day.
The blogger expressed deep sorrow, describing Ekubo as a “fine man” and “very talented actor".
Watch him speak below:
Fans mourn Alexx Ekubo
Tributes have since begun pouring in from fans and colleagues.
Legt.ng compiled the reactions below:
justfredrick__ said:
"This is the saddest news I’ve heard 😢😢."
kachimoni said:
"Tort he was ft in some movies I was thinking he wanted to be off media not knowing his sick Chaii Chaii💔."
cutemabel said:
"Life….why are we even here if we’re just gonna work work and die 😢😢😢😢."
Source: Legit.ng
