The Delta State Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emma Onyemeziem has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly called Junior Pope.
Onyemezeim confirmed to Vanguard over the phone that Junior Pope’s body had been taken to the morgue.
Junior Pope and three other actors lost their lives as their boat capsized in Anam River, Anambra State, while returning from a filming location.
Despite rescue efforts, none of them survived, leaving the industry in shock.
Just hours before the accident, Junior Pope shared a video of himself on Tuesday, April 9, 2023, offering prayers for a safe journey.
Sadly, fate had a different plan, and the accident occurred on their return journey the following day.
Junior Pope’s untimely passing leaves behind his wife and three children.
The death of Junior Pope is the latest in a string of tragedies that has hit Nollywood this year.
Last month, ace thespians, such as Mr. Ibu and Sisi Quadri passed on.
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