“Heartbreaking” – Reaction As Actor Junior Pope Dies In A Boat Accident

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Popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, has tragically passed away today, April 10, 2024.

The actor died alongside three of his colleagues while returning from a movie shoot when their boat capsized in Anam River, Anambra state.

Their bodies have been found following the tragic incident.

Junior Pope’s death has been confirmed by filmmaker, Samuel Olatunji. Olatunji shared the tragic news on Wednesday.

He wrote:

“Four actors including Jnr Pope fell into Anam River on their way to a location and their bodies have been recovered.
“What a sad day for Nollywood. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”

Emeka Rollas, the President of Actors Guild President has also confirmed Junior Pope’s death.

“It is true, Junior Pope died today in Asaba in a boat accident.
“We have deposited his corpse in a mortuary in Asaba.
“Four other people were involved but their bodies are yet to be recovered,”.

Just hours before the accident, Junior Pope posted a video of himself on a boat, fervently praying for a safe journey.

Sadly, the accident occurred on April 10th as they were heading back from the location.

He leaves behind his wife and three children.

Fans of the actor have taken to social media to lament the tragic end of the popular actor.

View the video he posted before his death:

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A post shared by JNR POPE ODONWODO (@jnrpope)

See some comments below:

Chimaria wrote: This is a warning GOD you could have make a you turn, the boat guy is high

sandy_luxury.hair penned: God of mercy

ikenga9. said: God na so these nigga take go, just like that😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

orizu_chioma wrote: Ihe na eso ofu nwa ehika that’s why I dey look five times before crossing roads and don’t do what others do??. I pray this isn’t true though

thefemalestoreng commented: What is this? Haba💔

mrniceguyuc4 wrote: Nothing will happen to you IJN

sandyoyemwen penned: Y travel without life jacket 🧥 and divers

treasure_brandy22 said: Omo

claragoldc said: I can’t believe this he’s not dead please u people should stop this

Nuella said: This is a prank!

Watch video:

Died in a River 💔 pic.twitter.com/K1gcnVV0C6
— J.D (@No_to_Mediabill) April 10, 2024

Junior Pope’s death comes just weeks after Nollywood legend, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu passed away.

According to blogger, Tosin Silverdam, the veteran actor died on Saturday 2nd March 2024.

Tosin claimed that the legendary actor passed on in the early hours of today at Evercare hospital where he has been receiving treatment since his leg was amputated.

Speaking on Saturday, Tosin said he confirmed the sad passing of the actor whom he thought was getting better following the amputation of one of his legs.

The sad passing of Mr Ibu has also been confirmed by Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

Confirming Ibu’s death, Rollas took to Instagram and wrote:

“Sad Day for Actors Guild of Nigeria. Kate Henshaw lost her mother earlier today and Mr Ibu suffered cardiac arrest according to his manager for 24 years Mr Don Single Nwuzor.

I announce with deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didnt make it.

May his soul rest in peace.”

Not too long ago, another veteran actor, Amaechi Munagor also passed away after a protracted illness.