Tragedy Strikes Again: Late Actor Junior Pope’s Father Passes Away

Ozor Luke Odonwodo, the father of the late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has died—marking another painful loss for the family just a year after Junior Pope tragically passed away in April 2024. The actor lost his life in a devastating boat accident while returning from a film shoot in Anambra State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The heartbreaking news was shared on Wednesday by Junior Pope’s widow, Jennifer Awele Odonwodo, in an emotional Instagram post. She revealed that she had spent time with her father-in-law in Enugu only weeks before his passing, unaware that it would be their final moments together.

Describing Ozor Luke as a man who truly loved and cared for her, Jennifer expressed her gratitude for the time they shared. She remembered him as an octogenarian who lived a full life, made significant sacrifices for his family, and was blessed to see the fruits of his labor.

In her words:
“Barely one month ago, I was with you in Enugu… Some days later, Reme (my mother-in-love) called, asked how I and her boys are doing, and then told me that her husband has gone to meet my husband. I screamed but quickly had to compose myself as she began to cry.

“One man that genuinely loved me. 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 a lot to bear within one year, but I pray God gives you—and all of us—the strength to keep going no matter how hard it seems.

“Adieu father and son… You are deeply missed, but we hold on to the resurrection promises in John 5:28-29 and Acts 24:15.”