An Indian surgeon who had maintained contact with Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo years ago has opened up about her emotional reaction to his passing, revealing her regret and the immediate steps she took upon hearing the news.
The medical professional, Dr Shaila, explained that she first became acquainted with the actor in 2019, and that their communication continued intermittently from that point onward.
Indian doctor speaks on late Alexx Ekubo
She also recounted a visit to Nigeria during which she met Alexx Ekubo in person and travelled across multiple locations in the country. According to her, they remained in touch for about 60 days during that period, maintaining a steady line of communication.
Dr Shaila described the late actor as someone who held different meaningful roles in her life, saying he was like a brother, a son, and a friend.
She also noted that he valued her professional work and had previously reached out to her for medical guidance concerning people close to him.
Her statement: “Rest in Peace Son.” “I have been in touch with Alex since 29 August 2019. Although we never met in person, our connection over the years was meaningful.”
“During my last visit to Nigeria, where I travelled across more than 25 states, in 60 days we remained in contact. To me, Alex was like a son, a brother, and a dear friend-someone who genuinely appreciated my work and had reached out for medical guidance for his loved ones a couple of times.”
She further reflected on learning about his passing, noting that she had no prior knowledge that he was dealing with any health challenges, as he never shared such details with her.
In a post shared on her Instagram page, Dr Shaila wrote: “It deeply saddens me to know that Alex himself was unwell, and I had absolutely no knowledge of it. He never once mentioned his own health struggles to me. Perhaps during his illness, treatment, and recovery, he did not think of reaching out—or even remember that I help patients access advanced medical care across India and other parts of the world. That thought weighs heavily on my heart.”
She continued, emphasizing the emotional weight of the loss and the kind of person she believed he was: “What makes this loss even more painful is that he was so young, and by all accounts, an exceptionally kind and caring human being. He spoke often about the well-being of others, yet remained silent about his own.”
Alexx Ekubo: Doctor speaks on actor’s death
Following the news of his death, she revealed the emotions and regrets she experienced in the aftermath, particularly the feeling that she had been unaware and unable to intervene or offer help.
Dr Shaila expressed that she felt a deep sense of sorrow after learning of his passing and later reviewing his social media activity.
She wrote: “When I came across the news of his passing on social media, I was in complete shock. Only then did I visit his profile and realize he had not been active since sometime in 2024. I felt a deep sense of regret—not knowing, not noticing, and not being able to offer help when it might have mattered.” “But in the end, we are reminded that everything is in the hands of the Creator. In India, we say we are like ‘katputli’—mere puppets in the divine play of life.”
She also disclosed that she reached out to individuals close to the actor and extended her condolences directly to his family.
“I have reached out to some of Alex’s close friends and spoke to his father to express my heartfelt condolences. Though I am far away, in another continent, my thoughts and prayers are with his family, his spouse, his siblings, his friends, and all who loved him.”
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