Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu.
According to Vanguard, Edochie was rushed to the hospital after falling unconscious. The 16-year-old boy later reportedly passed on.
A source told Vanguard on condition of anonymity that the actor had confirmed Kambilichukwu’s death.
According to the report, Yul’s sister-in-law who was at the scene said the boy read throughout the night preparing for his examination.
He was said to have joined his mates to play football before he had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
Yul Edochie and his first wife, May, celebrated their first son and second child when he turned 16 two months ago.
My first son just turned 16. Happy birthday to you Kambi Leo Yul-Edochie. Many more great years I wish you with loads of accomplishments and greatness. May God be with you always. Daddy loves you,” his father wrote on Instagram.
Yul is one of the children of veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie.