Jennifer Odonwodo, widow of the late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has announced the passing of her father-in-law, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, in a heartfelt tribute shared via Instagram.
In the emotional post, Jennifer reflected on her final moments with her father-in-law, expressing gratitude for the time they spent together, even if brief. She described him as a man who genuinely loved her and lived a fulfilling life, having made great sacrifices for his family and reaped the rewards in his later years.
“Barely one month ago, I was with you in Enugu. Some days later, Reme (my mother-in-law) called and told me her husband had gone to meet my husband,” she wrote. “I screamed but had to pull myself together as she started crying. Ozor Luke Odonwodo was one man that genuinely loved me, and I’m thankful I got to spend time with him—unknowingly in his final days.”
Though Jennifer did not reveal the cause of his death, she noted that he passed on as an octogenarian, having lived a life of sacrifice and devotion to his family. The tribute ended with a prayer for strength for her mother-in-law and a message of hope rooted in the Christian faith.
“Adieu, father and son. You are sorely missed, but we hold on to the resurrection promises in John 5:28-29 and Acts 24:15,” she wrote.
The post has drawn an outpouring of condolences and support from fans and members of the Nollywood community.
