Legendary Nollywood performer Pete Edochie has spoken out about the passing of his grandchild.
When it was reported that Yul Edochie had lost his first son, 16-year-old Kambilichukwu, there was uproar on social media.
According to reports, the youngster passed out on Wednesday and was taken immediately to the hospital. When Yul’s son had a seizure while playing football, he was taken to Mother and Child Hospital right away. The report further stated that all attempts by the medics to revive him failed.
Pete Edochie confirmed the tragic news to Vanguard, saying his son Yul had contacted him on March 29 to tell him that Kambilichukwu had collapsed while playing football with his schoolmates and had suffered a seizure.
He claimed that the deceased was taken by ambulance to the Mother and Child Hospital in Lagos, where he later passed away.
The renowned actor claimed that as soon as Yul reached him on the phone to discuss the tragic event, his family instantly began praying for the child. Edochie says this:
“Kambilinachukwu is a very quiet, brilliant and talented child. He’s not somebody you can ride easily. He doesn’t get angry no matter the situation.
He may change his composure, but he was definitely a very unusual person in so many respects.
“He was so accomplished. I always tell my son that I don’t like people excelling like this in any thing they are involved in. Experience has taught me that such people don’t last long.”
Edochie expressed regret that his grandchild passed away when he had so much promise.
Since the tragedy, Yul and his first wife, May, have both remained silent, which is understandable.