A clinical neurophysiologist specialising in surgical diagnosis has shared messages she sent to late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo before news of his death surfaced online.
The medical expert, Kelechi Love Ezeudensi, explained that although she felt sorry for making the messages public, she decided to post them while explaining the reason she had consistently reached out to the actor.
She revealed that the messages were sent between February 2025 and April 18, 2026, shortly before reports of his passing emerged online.
In her caption, the UK-based doctor reflected on how delicate life can be, noting that many people silently struggle with personal battles unknown to others.
She added that while some individuals go online seeking comfort, connection, or distraction, social media spaces can sometimes become cruel and emotionally damaging.
Drawing from her experience in neurodiagnosis and surgical interventions, Ezeudensi stated that emotional and psychological distress could severely affect the brain, mental health, and overall wellbeing.
According to her, online trolling and harsh criticism may worsen depression and hopelessness for vulnerable individuals and, in some tragic cases, contribute to death.
The messages she sent to Alexx revealed her concern over his prolonged absence from social media. She reportedly checked on him several times, wished him well on Father’s Day, and encouraged him not to give up, while praising the positive influence he had on many young Africans.
She also admitted that she suspected her messages might go unnoticed because of the large number of messages the actor likely received, but she still felt compelled to keep reaching out.
Ezeudensi added that she had hoped his absence from social media was simply for rest or personal reflection, while commending what she described as his responsible public lifestyle.
Sharing the messages, she wrote:
“Sorry to share these, but these are some of the messages I sent to Alex between February 2025 and 18th April this year. Life is incredibly fragile, friends. So many people are fighting silent battles every single day, battles we know nothing about.
Sometimes, people show up online seeking a moment of distraction, connection, or solace, yet the online space can be painfully brutal.”
“As a professional involved in neurodiagnosis and surgical interventions, I have seen enough to understand how emotional and psychological distress can profoundly affect the brain, mental health, and overall wellbeing (in addition to already-existing battle).
What some may dismiss as “just trolling” or “dragging” can push vulnerable individuals deeper into depression, hopelessness, and in tragic cases, even loss of life. Please, let us all be kind to people offline and online. Behind the screen could be a human being carrying burdens we may never see.”
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