The family of Nollywood veteran actor, Chief Pete Edochie, has dismissed widespread rumours circulating on social media claiming that he is dead.
Reacting to the viral reports, the actor’s eldest son, Leo Edochie, described the claim as false and malicious.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Leo refuted the rumours, stating that his father is alive and in good health.
“I’ve been receiving text messages and calls over the nonsense post by some people that our father, Chief Pete Edochie, is dead. It is a lie from the pit of hell,” he said.
“Our father is alive, hale and hearty. And if you wish someone dead, two things usually happen: the person will live very long and you will die before him. Shame to all of you.”
The family urged the public to disregard the false reports and refrain from spreading unverified information.
