Leo Edochie, the eldest son of legendary Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has warned that those wishing his father’s death will die before him, as the family dismissed viral rumours claiming the film icon is dead. Reacting in a video shared on his Instagram page recently, Leo described the reports as false and malicious. “I’ve been receiving text messages and calls over the nonsense post by some people that our father, Chief Pete Edochie, is dead. ALSO READ: Why Pete Edochie is trending on X in Nigeria – Tribune OnlineLeo added that the actor is alive and in good health, condemning those responsible for spreading the rumour. Tribune Online reports that Pete Edochie recently trended on X in Nigeria following the rapid spread of the unverified claims, which alleged that the 78-year-old actor had been rushed to the hospital and passed away.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 11, 2026 23:04 UTC