Father of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, is dead.
Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele announced his demise in an Instagram post, which comes one year after the actor passed away.
He was in his 80s.
She described octogenarians as a caring and devoted father figure who lived a “good life”, prioritised his loved ones and eventually enjoyed the rewards of his hard work.
She wrote, “Barely one month ago, I was with you in Enugu. Some days later, Reme (my mother-in-law) called, asked how me and her boys were doing, and then said that her husband had gone to meet my husband.
“I screamed, but had to quickly pull myself together as she started crying after I screamed.
“Ozor Luke Odonwodo is one man that genuinely loved me, and I’m so thankful I got to spend time with him even though short unknowingly in his last days.
“He passed as an octogenarian who lived a good life, paid his dues, sacrificed a lot for his family and loved ones, and happily reaped the fruits of his labour.
“Reme, Nwanyiomam, this is actually a lot within one year, but I pray God gives you and us all the strength we need to keep pushing no matter how hard it seems.
“Adieu father and son. You are sorely missed, but we hold onto the resurrection promises in John 5:28-29 and Acts 24:15.
“Ozor Luke Odonwodo, Jnr Pope Odonwodo — may your gentle souls rest in perfect peace till we meet to part no more,” she wrote.
Junior Pope, from Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State passed on under questionable circumstances on April 10, 2024.
He died in a boat accident on the River Niger in Asaba, Delta State while on his way to a movie location with other actors.