Actress Ruth Kadiri has commiserated with her colleague Yul Edochie and his wife May over the death of their son Kambilinachukwu.
The 16-year-old collapsed on Wednesday while playing football in school.
He was immediately rushed to a hospital where he was confirmed dead.
The boy’s aunt was quoted to have said he read throughout Tuesday night in preparation for his exam on Wednesday. After the exam, he joined his mates to play football and developed a seizure before being rushed to a hospital where was confirmed dead.
News of the actor’s son’s death has shaken the movie industry, leaving many heartbroken.
Reacting to the incident on Thursday, Ruth wrote on Instagram, “My condolence to the Edochies.”
Though Kambilinachukwu is the first son, he is the second child of Yul and May in their 18 years of marriage.
Their other children are Danielle, Karl, and Victory Edochie.
The deceased was the grandson of Nollywood legend Pete Edochie.
