Nollywood star Junior Pope Odonwodo, affectionately known as Jnr Pope, has passed away.
The actor died this afternoon while filming in Asaba, Delta State capital.
According to an eyewitness, the actor met his demise in a boating accident.
The boat overturned, leading to his drowning along with two other unidentified actors.
According to a viral video clip, his body was later retrieved and swiftly transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Emma Onyemeziem, the Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in Delta State, verified to Vanguard that the deceased actor’s remains have been placed in the morgue.
