Viral claims alleging that legendary Nollywood actor, Chief Pete Edochie has died at the age of 78 have been confirmed to be false, following extensive checks that found no evidence from credible sources to support the reports.
The false claim, which spread rapidly across X, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, alleged that the veteran actor was rushed to the hospital and later passed away, with further assertions that his elder son confirmed the death on Instagram. These claims have no factual basis.
As of February 10, 2026, no reputable Nigerian or international media outlet – including The Guardian, Channels TV, Punch, Vanguard, Premium Times, Daily Independent, BBC Pidgin, Legit.ng, or Daily Trust – has reported the death of Pete Edochie.
Biographical records and verified public profiles continue to list the revered actor, born March 7, 1947, as alive, with no death notice or obituary issued.
