Alex Ekubo’s Cause of Death, Details of Final Illness Emerge

• Reports say he passed away at a Lagos hospital after suffering complications from the illness, sparking widespread mourning across Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

Popular Alex Ekubo has reportedly died at the age of 40 after battling cancer, a development that has thrown Nigeria’s movie industry into mourning.

According to multiple reports, the Nollywood star passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos after suffering complications linked to his illness.

Reports indicate that the actor had been privately battling advanced cancer for some time before his death. Some accounts say the illness was liver cancer, while others linked it to kidney-related complications, though an official statement from his family had not fully clarified the exact medical diagnosis as of Tuesday.

Alex Ekubo was widely known for his roles in romantic comedies and drama films and remained one of the most recognisable faces in the Nigerian film industry.

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His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans, and industry stakeholders, many expressing shock over the loss of the actor, who had reportedly stayed away from the public eye for months before news of his passing emerged.

The actor built a strong reputation in Nollywood with appearances in several successful films and television productions, earning admiration for his charisma, screen presence, and versatility.