Nollywood Actor Junior Pope Dies Aged 39, Video Shows His Lifeless Body Recovered from the River
The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has been plunged into mourning once again following the death of actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, affectionately known as Junior Pope, at the age of 39.
The news of his death was confirmed on Wednesday, April 10, by filmmaker Sam Olatunji. Olatunji revealed that the actor, along with three others, tragically lost their lives after falling into the Anam River while returning from a movie location in Anambra State. Their bodies have since been recovered.
Junior Pope’s Final Moments Revealed
Hours before the incident, Junior Pope had shared a video of himself on Monday, April 9, 2023, in a boat, fervently praying for a safe journey to his destination. Tragically, the accident happened on their return journey on April 10th.
Known for his dedication to his family and his craft, Junior Pope not only graced the screens but also ventured into skit-making, captivating his audience with his engaging videos.
Taking to his verified Instagram account, filmmaker Sam Olatunji announced the heartbreaking news, expressing condolences and solidarity with the grieving family. He stated,
“Four actors including Jnr Pope fell into Anam River on their way to location and their bodies have been recovered. What a sad day for Nollywood. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Multiple sources confirm this sad development to us.”
Junior Pope Dies: Tragic Video Surfaces Showing Aftermath
A distressing video showing Junior Pope and three other actors after being retrieved from Anam River, where they drowned, has surfaced on the internet. their lifeless bodies are laid on the river bank with people who had gathered breaking into loud mourning. You can find the video below:
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