Stanley Ajemba, a Nollywood actor and filmmaker also known as Stanley Ontop, has shared that his colleague Alex Ekubo had been privately fighting stage 4 liver cancer since 2024.
Recall that the entertainment industry was thrown into deep mourning following the news of Alex’s sudden death, which shocked many of his colleagues and fans.
Stanley described the events leading up to Alex’s death in a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday evening.
He explained that Alex had a liver transplant, but “complications arose after the liver failed again, and his condition deteriorated until his passing.”
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Stanley Ontop, who was close to Alex, said that Alex’s body is now in the morgue. He also asked the public not to spread unverified information about the cause of Alex’s illness.
He wrote, “Alex was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer in 2024. After undergoing treatment and a liver transplant, he briefly returned to work. Unfortunately, the liver failed again and complications arose, and his condition deteriorated until his passing. His remains have been deposited at the morgue.
“We kindly ask the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims regarding the cause of his illness. We request that everyone allow Alex to rest in peace and respect the privacy of his family during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”
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