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On February 11, 2026, Leo Edochie, the eldest son of veteran actor Pete Edochie, debunked viral rumors claiming his father had died. In a stern video message, Leo confirmed the legendary actor is hale and hearty. He further condemned the trolls, stating that such malicious wishes often backfire on the spreaders.
​Fans and the Nigerian film community felt a wave of shock this morning as rumors of Pete Edochie’s passing hit the internet. The veteran actor is a pillar of Nollywood, making any news about his health a matter of national concern.
​Leo Edochie quickly moved to calm the rising tension by releasing a video from a golf course. He addressed the “nonsense” being shared across social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook.
​Leo Edochie confirms father’s safety
​Leo revealed he had been flooded with calls and messages from concerned fans since the news broke. He looked visibly annoyed while dismissing the claims as a lie from the “pit of hell.”
​The actor’s son maintained that his father remains in excellent health despite the cruel online hoax. This incident follows a worrying trend where Willie Obiano denied similar death claims recently after false reports circulated online.
​A stern warning to rumor mongers
​Leo did not hold back his anger toward those who invented the story for clicks or clout. He noted that people who wish others dead often face the same fate sooner than expected.
​He repeated his warning twice to ensure the message hit home for the trolls. This situation is much like when Chiwetalu Agu dismissed false death reports to reassure his followers that he was still very much alive.
​Leo ended his message by calling for divine punishment on those behind the fake news. The Edochie family has now put the matter to rest, urging the public to ignore any further unverified claims.
