- Rumours that Pete Edochie had died spread widely on social media, with some claiming his eldest son confirmed the news
- Edochie personally dismissed the claims, revealing he had been falsely reported dead at least seven times before
- A recent visit from actor Browny Ifeanyi Igboegwu showed Edochie in good spirits, contradicting the circulating rumours
Speculation has been rife regarding the well-being of veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie, with some social media users claiming that he passed away.
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Edochie, widely recognised for his iconic roles in multiple Nollywood films, known in Kenya as Afrocinema, has been at the centre of death rumours for years.
Is Pete Edochie dead?
Recent claims suggested that the 78-year-old actor had been rushed to a hospital and later died, with some posts even alleging that his eldest son confirmed the news on Instagram, per Legit.ng.
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However, these reports have been debunked. According to Nigerian outlet The Vanguard, Edochie personally dismissed the claims, confirming he is very much alive.
In a telephone interview with the Vanguard, Edochie expressed frustration at the recurrent rumours.
He recounted some of the past instances when he was rumoured to have passed away, saying:
“There was a time they said I travelled abroad and died there. At other times, they said that the plane I boarded from Enugu to Ethiopia crashed, and I didn’t survive. There was also a day my wife woke up to prepare for church service when her telephone rang, and the caller said he heard that I passed away that morning. Last year, somebody from Ghana alleged that Pete Edochie was already in the grave.”
Edochie also shared his outlook on life, revealing a philosophy he learned from the late Nigerian leader Nnamdi Azikiwe.
“He said that anybody who wishes you death will die before you. All those people who wished Zik death died before him. That was what I learnt from Zik. On March 7, I will be 79. My father died at 96, so we have longevity in my family.”
Recent social media posts also confirm Edochie’s good health. Actor Browny Ifeanyi Igboegwu and his family visited the veteran actor, and a video from the meeting shared just a day before the rumours emerged showed him in high spirits and full of life.
See the post below:
Netizens react to claims Pete Edochie died
The disturbing news about Edochie’s death sparked an outpouring of reactions online. Here are some of the comments they shared:
Frank Okocha:
“I know he has died several times in movies, but in reality, long live the king.”
Ade Niyi:
“Yes, he died in a movie, but in real life, he is still alive.”
Paulinus Ifi:
“Is Pete Edochie aware that he is dead? People need to be more mindful when you die, you die.”
Pa-ayigbe Obodouku Egoyibo:
“Shebi una know say him last born nor well oh. He fit keep quiet for him own dragging oh but not him papa death rumour.”
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What happened to Ifunanya Nwangene?
In another story, tragedy struck Nigeria’s music scene when rising singer Ifunanya Nwangene passed away on January 31.
According to reports, the young artiste was bitten by a snake while sleeping in her home in Abuja.
The incident sparked further concern after three snakes were reportedly found in her house, leading to speculation about whether her death was purely accidental or linked to other, unexplained circumstances.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
