The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, known in the acting world as Junior Pope.
It was reported that the late actor and three of his colleagues drowned on their way back from a movie.
Filmmaker, Sam Olatunji was the first to break the news of his death in the afternoon via his Instagram handle
However, Emeka Rollas, late last night raised the hopes of many when he revealed that the actor was in the hospital receiving treatment as opposed to the news of his death making waves.
Confirming the death via his Instagram page, he wrote, “It is so so sad that our joy was shortlived.
“My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers. Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail.
“God knows the best. We finally lost him,” he said.
The late actor joined Nollywood in 2006, and rose to fame after acting in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Secret Adventures”, a movie directed by Tchidi Chikere in 2007.
His award collection include Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and Best Actor of the Year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, among others.
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