Dawson's Creek Star Obi Ndefo Dies at 51, Tributes Pour In

Dawson's Creek actor Obi Ndefo passes away at 51. Remembered for his role as Bodie Wells, his sister announced the news, and co-star Mary-Margaret Humes paid tribute.

Dawson's Creek Star Obi Ndefo Dies at 51, Tributes Pour In

Obi Ndefo, known for his role in the TV show "Dawson’s Creek," has passed away at the age of 51. His sister, Nkem Ndefo, shared the sad news on Facebook this past Saturday, but she didn't reveal any details about the cause of his death.

Nkem expressed her grief in a heartfelt post, saying, "Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he’s finally at peace."

Obi Ndefo was most recognized for playing Bodie Wells, the brother-in-law of Joey Potter, on "Dawson’s Creek." He appeared on the show from 1998 to 2002.

Mary-Margaret Humes, who played the character Gale Leery, Dawson Leery’s mother on the show, also paid tribute to Obi on Instagram. In her emotional message, she wrote, "These words don’t come easy. It’s hard for me to conceive that you have left us, my dear friend. You always were and always will be a bright shining light. What an example of pure unfiltered love and tenacity you set as you faced life’s challenges of recent. I will cherish all of our messages of love and support to each other over the past few years. Rest in peace, sweet warrior."

This simple and moving tribute reflects the love and respect that Obi Ndefo’s colleagues and friends had for him.