AY Makun breaks silence on Alex Ekubo’s death, shares emotional last moments

Popular Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, professionally known as AY, has shared a heartbreaking account of the final moments of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, revealing that the actor passed away with a smile on his face despite battling a prolonged illness.

Ekubo reportedly died in a Lagos hospital on Monday, May 11, 2026, after complications linked to stage four liver cancer.

He was said to have been diagnosed in 2024 and later underwent a liver transplant in an attempt to manage the condition.

However, his health reportedly deteriorated in 2026 after the liver failed again, leading to his admission into intensive care and subsequent life support.

In an emotional Instagram post, AY, who said he was present at the hospital during Ekubo’s final moments, described the experience as deeply painful and difficult to process.

“Some losses do not feel real no matter how many times you try to process them. Still struggling with the reality that you are gone, Alex,” he wrote. “From the laughter to the conversations, the random moments, the brotherhood, and all the memories we shared in this industry. This one hurts deeply.”

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The comedian added that he witnessed Ekubo’s final breath, noting that the actor remained calm and smiling even as he passed on.

“I was there. I saw you still smiling even in death. I saw the tears from friends and family. And honestly, a part of me is still in shock. Rest well my brother. You will be remembered beyond the lights, the cameras, and the fame,” he added.

The news of Ekubo’s passing has continued to generate emotional reactions within the entertainment industry, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to the late actor’s career and impact on Nollywood.

Meanwhile, close friend Godwin Nnadiekwe also revealed that Ekubo had made preparations for his will prior to his death.

In a post shared via his Instagram story, he wrote: “Alex Ekubo. To think you already prepared your will, it’s a heartbreak I can’t quite describe. Rest well, my friend.”

Tributes continue to pour in as the Nigerian film industry mourns the loss of one of its prominent faces, whose career spanned several acclaimed performances across Nollywood productions.