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Family reveals real cause of late actor Alexx Ekubo’s death
Tributes and revelations have continued to pour in following the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, whose passing was announced earlier this month.
In a statement released by the family, it was disclosed that the late actor, whose full name was Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke, was married before his untimely death.
The family also revealed that the actor died after a brief but courageous battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer at Evercare Hospital.
According to the statement, the actor remained hopeful throughout his illness and believed he would eventually overcome the disease.
“Throughout this difficult journey, he bore his pain with remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and enduring hope, believing that one day his testimony would be shared with the world,” the family stated.
Ekubo’s death was announced on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was 40 years old.