The wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo has announced the passage of his father and her father-in-law, Ozor Luke Odonwodo.
Breaking the sad news in a deeply emotional tribute shared on social media, Jennifer Odondowo revealed that she had only just seen the octogenarian in Enugu some weeks ago.
According to her, a few days ago, a heartbreaking call from her mother-in-law informed her that the patriarch had passed away.
The old man’s son and Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope, tragically died April 10 last year in a boat mishap while travelling to a location.
The widow wrote: “Barely one month ago, I was with you in Enugu. Some days later, Reme (my mother-in-law) called, asked how I 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.”
