Dawson’s Creek star dies at 51. Photo: Press Release
Obi Ndefo, an actor known for playing Bodie Wells in the American hit show ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ has passed away at the age of 51, as announced by his sister, Nkem Ndefo.
Obi starred alongside James Van Der Beek, Joshua Jackson, and Katie Holmes in the iconic show.
Nkem shared the sad news, saying: “With a broken heart over the loss of my younger brother, but knowing that he is finally at peace.” The cause of Obi’s death is still unknown.
In August 2019, the actor’s life took a tragic turn when he lost both legs after being hit by a car. Despite the devastating accident, Obi remained resilient and positive. In a statement, he said: “What happened to me is so horrible, why would I make it worse by feeling bad about it?”
Obi Ndefo first gained fame in 1995 when he appeared in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also had roles in The Jamie Foxx Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Crossing Jordan, The West Wing, and Stargate SG-1.
His last role was in an episode of NCIS: Los Angeles in 2021.
In Dawson’s Creek, Obi played Bodie Wells, a recurring character who had a relationship with Bessie Potter (played by Nina Repeta).
After his death, several co-stars paid tribute to the actor. Mary-Margaret Humes, who played Dawson’s mother Gale Leery on the show, wrote on Instagram: “These words are not easy. It is hard for me to grasp that you have left us, my dear friend. You were always and will always be a bright light. What an example of pure love and tenacity you gave as you faced recent life’s challenges. Rest in peace, sweet warrior.”
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