Popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has reportedly died at the age of 40, according to multiple entertainment blogs and online sources.

Reports claim the actor passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos after allegedly battling an undisclosed illness. However, no official statement has been released by his family or management at the time of filing this report.

Alexx Ekubo’s prolonged absence from social media had recently sparked concern among fans, with his last Instagram post dating back to December 30, 2024.

Several Nollywood insiders and entertainment platforms, including GoldmyneAfrica and Broadway TV, have shared condolence messages following the unconfirmed reports. Some sources alleged that the actor had been battling cancer, although this has not been independently verified.

Before now, Ekubo was widely known for his roles in Nollywood movies and his past relationship with former fiancée Fancy Acholonu, whose engagement to the actor was called off in 2021.

The story is still developing, and more details are expected to emerge.