Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, and his wife, May Edochie, yesterday, lost their first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie.
Kambilichukwu, grandson of Nollywood legend, Pete Edochie, was said to be 16 years old.
It was gathered that Kambilichukwu fell while playing football with his school mates and developed a seizure. He was rushed to the Mother and Child Hospital, Lagos, where he died hours later.
Some Nigerians took to Twitter to commiserate with the actor over the tragic event:
@Xrixywalker: There’s no pain compared to that of a parent losing a child. Not just a new born, but a child they’ve grown to love. 💔
@TheOmegaMessiah: I cannot imagine the pain Yul and his family must be feeling. May God grant them the strength to bear this immeasurable loss. RIP to the young man. 😥🙏🏾
@ayadewale: My God ….this is what I never want to hear happens to anybody ….cos I know what I pass through when this happen to me ….mr yul be strong ….your comfort right now can only be from God ….😭
@spiderchi1: Very sad news indeed. 💔💔💔 This boy just turned 16 a while back. This is heartbreaking. May his soul rest in peace.
