Popular Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, is reported to be dead.
Junior Pope reportedly died while attempting to cross the River Niger to shoot a new movie.
His passing was announced on Wednesday by filmmaker, Sam Olatunji, who noted that the actor died with three others after their boat capsized.
“Junior Pope passes on. Sad day for Nollywood. 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.
“May God console this family. More than 10 people have called me to cry and said how good of a human being Jnr Pope is,” Olatunji disclosed via Instagram.
The Nollywood star had earlier shared a video of himself on a boat on his way to the movie location.
He was confirmed dead at Marine Cable Point in Asaba, Delta State capital.
Born 7th of May 1984, Pope died at the age of 39. He was married to Jennifer Awele until his death.