The theatre world is in mourning. Obi Ndefo, one of the most loved and recognized actors of the legendary 90s series called Dawson grows updied at the age of 51. Information that was confirmed by his own sister, Nkem Ndefo, through a publication she made on the social network Facebook. Last Saturday, August 31, he shared the painful news of this death with a photograph in which they appeared together. As if that wasn’t enough, she shared a message in which she confessed that she was deeply broken by her brother’s death but that now he “is finally at peace.” Throughout his 51 years, Obi Ndefo has participated in many projects that have marked a before and after in many aspects. A clear example is found in Jamie Foxx’s show, Star Trek: Voyager or even The West Wing of the White House.
But if there is one hit series that marked a big change in his life, it is Dawson grows upwhere he played Bodie Wells from 1998 to 2002. In this project he coincided with great actors such as Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, James van der Beek, Chad Michael Murray and even Joshua Jackson. Therefore, as it could not be otherwise, many are the companions of Dawson grows up who did not hesitate for a single second to share moving posts on social networks, showing their sadness at the news but also the enormous affection they had for the actor. And if there is something that has characterized him throughout his career, it is that he has managed to earn the love and respect of each and every one of the colleagues with whom he has coincided during filming. And that’s something really special, there’s no doubt about it.
Mary-Margaret Humesactress who played Dawson’s mother in the legendary TV series, did not hesitate to publish a small tribute to the deceased actor via her Instagram account. She wanted to share a series of moments that took place behind the cameras. All this with an emotional message: “These words do not come easily. It is difficult for me to conceive that you are leaving us, my dear friend. You were and always will be a shining light.”.
Far from leaving it at that, the famous actress wanted to add something else: “What an example of pure, unfiltered love and tenacity you have given us in the face of life’s recent challenges. I will cherish all our messages of love and support for each other over the years. Rest in peace, gentle warrior“.
Obi Ndefo’s Improvement Story
Although the cause of the actor’s death has not been specified, It should be kept in mind that this terrible news comes several years after a life-changing event. And the actor lost both his legs after being hit by a car while shopping. Far from being plunged into a deep depression, the actor did not hesitate to take control of the situation. Something that has been an example for thousands of people, in many ways.
Indeed, in an interview, Obi Ndefo himself confided in this accident which completely changed his life: “How do you know how you would handle this? And anyway, what’s the alternative? What happened to me is so horrible, why should I make it worse by feeling bad? I have no other choice. That’s why I feel a kind of rigor and I think: ‘Well, they cut off my legs.’ “I don’t know how to do this, but I know how to do that.” Without a doubt, a sad and very hard loss. Rest in peace.
