Ozor Odonwodo, the father of late Nigerian actor Junior Pope, has died, according to an emotional Instagram post by the actor’s widow, Jennifer Awele.
The news comes just one year after Junior Pope’s tragic passing in April 2024.
Jennifer shared a heartfelt tribute to her late father-in-law, describing him as a man who genuinely loved her and made sacrifices for his family.
She praised him for living a full life as an octogenarian and reaping the fruits of his labor.
The actress expressed her gratitude for the time she spent with her father-in-law, unaware that it would be their last days together.
She concluded her tribute by citing biblical verses, holding onto the promise of resurrection and expressing her faith in the face of loss.
Junior Pope, aged 43, died on April 10, 2024, after drowning in the Anam River while returning from a movie shoot.
He leaves behind a wife, Jennifer, and three sons. The family is mourning the loss of another loved one, just a year after their tragic loss.