Popular Nigerian actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly died at the age of 40–41 following a prolonged battle with cancer, according to multiple Nigerian entertainment outlets and colleagues.
Several news platforms and entertainment blogs state that the award‑winning light‑skinned actor passed away on Monday, 11 May 2026, after a long struggle with cancer, with some reports specifying kidney cancer as the cause.
The story began circulating on Monday, 11 May 2026, when Lagos‑based entertainment sites and blogs reported that he had died in a hospital in Lagos after being hospitalized and placed on life support.
For over a year, fans had been concerned about his health because he had largely disappeared from social media; his last confirmed Instagram post dated to December 2024, which fanned speculation about his condition.
Several Nollywood colleagues, including Funke Akindele and Bolanle Ninalowo, have publicly acknowledged his passing on social media, describing the news as sudden and heartbreaking.
As of the latest updates, however, Ekubo’s immediate family has not yet issued an official funeral announcement or detailed cause‑of‑death statement, so some aspects of the story remain in the “developing‑news” category.
Alex Ekubo leaves behind a body of work that made him a recognizable figure in Nollywood, and tributes pouring in praise him as a gentle, talented actor whose sudden death has reignited discussions around cancer awareness and the pressures of celebrity life in Nigeria.
