Veteran actor Pete Edochie has paid a glowing tribute to the late actor, Alex Ekubo.
In a video he shared on his Instagram page, the veteran said Alex came, saw, and left an indelible impression. Pete said he met Alex three times, and on their first occasion, Alex arrived at his hotel with a big cow and a group of Ogene drummers to invite him to an event.
Edochie said the late actor had big plans for him for his 80th birthday celebration next year, but, unfortunately, he is gone.
Pete praised IK Ogbonna for being a true friend both in life and death.
“Alexx Ekubo came, he saw, and he left an indelible impression. I met him three times. On the first occasion, he arrived at my hotel with a big cow and a group of Ogene drummers to invite me to an event. I was told he had big plans for my 80th birthday celebration next year, but unfortunately, he is gone. IK Ogbonna proved himself a true friend, both in life and in deåth.”
Mourning Alex, Ufuoma McDermott had revealed her one regret as she recounted how she met the late actor. Ufuoma described Alex as a beautiful soul, saying she beats herself for weeks, questioning why she didn’t send him that message a day earlier.
Rita Dominic expressed how heartbroken she was to see a young person in their prime taken from them too soon. She said she struggles to comprehend it and truly refuses to accept it. Dominic told the deceased to rest in peace and prayed that he would find comfort among the Angels.
Chiwetalu Agu wrote a heartfelt tribute to him, noting how he poured so much passion, sacrifice and heart into his craft. He noted how Alex was young, talented and full of promise, and it hurt to see his light go out so soon. Telling him to rest in peace, Chiwetalu said the stage and screen haven’t just lost an actor but a storyteller who still has many roles left to bring to life.
Refreshing your memory, news broke out last month that the light-skinned actor had passed away on Monday, May 11th, after a battle with Cancer and was 40 years old.
In a heartbreaking statement, his family announced that the actor had passed away after a brief but courageous battle. According to the statement, he passed away at Evercare Hospital due to complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
On Wednesday, June 10th, a Service of Songs was held for the actor at the Monarch Event Centre, Lekki. As expected, many celebrities attended the event to honour the late actor.
On Thursday, June 18th, the actor was finally laid to rest amidst tears. The likes of IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Omoni Oboli, Ini Edo, KCee and E-Money, Cubana Chief Priest, Bimbo Ademoye, Kunle Remi and his wife, Ayo Makun, Yomi Casual, Nancy Isime, Funny Bone, Pretty Mike, and a tone of others had attended the emotional event.
