The recurring hoax about the death of Legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has been quashed by him.

A false claim alleged the veteran actor was rushed to the hospital and died, with his son Uche Edochie supposedly confirming it on Instagram.

Debunking the death rumours in a telephone conversation with Vanguard yesterday, February 10, 2026, Pete Edochie said “ “I’m alive and will die when my maker calls me home.”

Adding that : “I have been killed about seven times. There was a time they said I travelled abroad and died there .

At other times, they said that the plane I boarded from Enugu to Ethiopia suddenly crashed and I didn’t survive. There was also a day, my wife woke up to prepare for church service, when her telephone rang and the caller said he heard that I passed away this morning. Last year, somebody from Ghana alleged that Pete Edochie was already in the grave.

“However, there was something late Nnamdi Azikwe thought me when I interviewed him. He said that anybody who’s wishing you death will die before you. All those people that wished Zik death died before him. That was what I learnt from Zik. On the 7th of March, I will be 79. My father died at 96, so we have longevity in my family,” Pete Edoche said.

The recent rumour adds to a long history of false reports about his death, with similar claims circulating since 2012, including fabricated stories suggesting he died overseas or was involved in accidents.

At 78, the actor, widely recognised as Ebubedike, continues to enjoy admiration within the film industry. He has received honours such as the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) and the AMVCA Industry Merit Award.

Pete Edochie has voiced his displeasure over the repeated rumours, revealing that he has been falsely declared dead seven times. He is set to mark his 79th birthday on March 7 and attributes his strength and longevity to his family background.

In 2024, veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva and wife of veteran actor Olu Jacobs, dismissed rumors of her husband's death, affirming that he is alive and well.

It was the second time false reports of the legendary Nigerian actor's death circulated on social media.

Responding to an SMS inquiry from our reporter, Joke Silva stated, "My husband is alive and doing just fine."

A reliable source close to the family, who preferred anonymity, informed Vanguard over the phone that the President of the AGN (Actors Guild of Nigeria) confirmed speaking with Joke Silva for over an hour, during which no mention of such news arose.

"Somebody who has lost a husband cannot be that chatty and Gail on phone,” the source remarked.

Additionally, Betty Irabor, a family associate, has also refuted the rumor.

Channels TV further debunked the rumor with a broadcast showing them interviewing the actor himself, who confirmed his well-being and mentioned his plans to visit Ikoyi Club later in the evening.

In the same year, the National President Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas Ejezie, also debunked rumors purporting the death of Nollywood actor Zack Orji.

In an Instagram post, Emeka shared a photo of the Nigerian actor with the caption, "Mr Zack Orji is alive 💯💯💯💯💯💯 Please ignore mischief makers who enjoy circulating fake news. This is to show how wicked some people can be. It is totally unacceptable. He will not die but live to declare the good works of God in Jesus name🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏"

Meamwhile, the Veteran actor was seen in a critical condition at the beginning of 2023, in a widely circulated video, which prompted various reactions from Nigerians about what could have happened to the actor, amidst various health concerns to the Nollywood veterans.

The Veteran actor was seen in a critical condition on the eve of new year, in a widely circulated video, which prompted various reactions from Nigerians about what could have happened to the actor, amidst various health concerns to the Nollywood veterans.

But reports came in later that his condition was stable, thus Zack Orji is doing well currently.

Hence, the public is encouraged to bear him up in prayers so he can live even longer on earth.