The Digest:
Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe, a close friend of late actor Alex Ekubo, has revealed that Ekubo had already prepared his will before his death. Ekubo passed away on May 12, 2026, after a months-long battle with kidney cancer. Nnadiekwe wrote on Instagram: "I'm struggling to find the words. This news has truly broken me. To think you already prepared your will, it's a heartbreak I can't quite describe." He also directed pain at the illness, writing: "Cancer, you did this one."
Key Points:
- Preparing a will at 40 suggests Ekubo knew his condition was terminal and accepted his fate.
- The revelation has shaken colleagues, highlighting how silently many celebrities battle illness.
- Fans have expressed regret for not knowing the pain behind his social media silence.
- Ekubo's long absence from social media was earlier misinterpreted by many followers.
- His death has sparked conversations about kidney cancer awareness in Nigeria.
Sources: Instagram
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