Yul Edochie Loses Eldest Son While Playing Football

By Simeon OSAJIE

Kambilichukwu Edochie first son of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has reportedly died on Thursday while playing football.

Kambilichukwu Edochie died two months after Edochie celebrated his 16th birthday with his wife, May Edochie.

Yul had on January 4 celebrated his (son) birthday via his verified Instagram handle, saying, “A very happy 16th birthday to my first son, Kambilinachukwu Leo Yul-Edochie. May God lead and protect you always. With many more happy years. Daddy loves you.”

Meanwhile confirming his death, a family member who spoke with newsmen, was quoted as saying that Kambilichukwu died while preparing for his forthcoming examinations scheduled for Wednesday.

“After his exam in school, he joined his mates to play football and he developed a seizure and was rushed to Mother and Child Hospital. All efforts by the doctors to resuscitate him proved abortive,” she added.