Alexx Ekubo's Old Post About Cancer Resurfaces After His Death, Sparks Sadness
- A throwback post about cancer by Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo before his passing has resurfaced, causing sadness online
- From the post, believed to be from 2011, the Nollywood star disclosed how he wished cancer were just a zodiac sign
- Alexx Ekubo's post about cancer caught the attention of many on social media, as tributes poured in after his demise
Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo’s old post about cancer has caused a stir online after his tragic death.
Source: Facebook
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, fans and the movie industry were thrown into mourning after reports emerged that the Nigerian actor had passed away.
According to reports, Alexx Ekubo died in Lagos on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
The Nigerian actor, who featured in a lot of blockbuster movies, is believed to have died at the age of 40 without a wife or children.
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His colleagues in the movie industry have since taken to social media to mourn him and share their condolences with the bereaved family.
Below is an Instagram blog announcing the death of Alexx Ekubo:
Alexx Ekubo's old post about cancer
Following his tragic passing, an old post Alexx Ekubo once shared about cancer has resurfaced online, adding another layer to the already existing pain in the hearts of his fans.
“I hope to see a day when cancer would be just a zodiac sign.”
The statement that was seen as normal to his fans back then now carries more meaning and pain after his untimely death.
Tributes have since poured in on social media, reflecting on the entertainment and joy Alexx Ekubo brought to his fans through his unique performances in movies.
The Facebook post highlighting Alexx Ekubo's past remark about cancer is below:
Reactions to Alexx Ekubo's throwback cancer post
YEN.com.gh compiled social media comments after Alexx Ekubo's old post about cancer resurfaced.
Opeyemr wrote:
“Whoever doesn't die by cancer will die by something else in that given time. Means are multiple while death is one.”
Shina Queen wrote:
“We can’t escape death…Not even prayers can stop death…it's just a matter of time, everyone will fade away.”
Stephen Ossei wrote:
“As crazy as it sounds, you’re in a place where cancer is nothing but a zodiac sign now, sir.”
Stanley wrote:
“I saw this post, we all thought it was a meme, but never knew it was a message, omor this life is short.”
Vicky wrote:
“We grow, struggle, dream, and chase life, yet one day we all return to the earth. Life is truly fragile and temporary. Rest well, champ.”
Mike wrote:
"I wish I could wake up tomorrow and I would be told you are not dead. I am really heartbroken."
Source: Facebook
Alexx Ekubo's last post before death
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the final Instagram post by Alexx Ekubo before his death had caused sadness online.
In the video, the Nollywood actor was seen happy while he shared his encounter with a masquerade in his village.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
