Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has, according to emerging reports, lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. It was said that the actor’s son was rushed to the hospital after falling unconscious.

It was reported that Yul has confirmed Kambilichukwu’s passing. Vanguard reports that, according to May Edochie’s sister, the child read all night and is studying for his exam today, March 30, 2023.

Meanwhile confirming his death, a family member who spoke with Vanguard, was quoted as saying that Kambilichukwu died while preparing for his forthcoming examinations scheduled for Wednesday.

“After his exam in school, he joined his mates to play football and he developed a seizure and was rushed to Mother and Child Hospital. All efforts by the doctors to resuscitate him proved abortive,” she added.

He then joined his friends to play football after his school exam; while doing so, he started having seizures and was sent to the Mother and Child Hospital. The report further stated that all attempts by the medics to revive him failed.

The young boy is the first son and second child of Yul and his wife, May. He recently celebrated his 15th birthday, and his parents celebrated him. “My first son just turned 15. 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,” the actor wrote on Instagram. May his soul rest in peace, and may God grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.