Obi NdefoAn actor best known for playing Bodie Wells on “Dawson’s Creek” has died… according to a Facebook post from his sister.
Nkem Ndefo shared the tragic news on Saturday … saying she was heartbroken over her younger brother’s death — and hoped he had finally found peace. She did not share a reason for the death.
Obi started out in Hollywood again in the mid-90s, appearing in small roles on shows like “Star Trek: Voyager,” “3rd Rock From the Sun” and “Angel”… before getting his big break on “Dawson’s Creek.”
Ndefo appeared in 10 episodes of ‘DC,’ playing Bodie Wells throughout its six seasons — relationship Nina RepeatBessie Potter throughout her time in the present.
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Mary Margaret Humes — who played Ndefo’s mother on the show — posted a loving tribute to him after news of his death broke… calling him a brilliant and kind person despite all the adversity he faced.
Amidst this adversity, Ndefo lost both his legs in 2019 when a driver ran him over while he was loading groceries into his car, completely severing one leg and requiring the amputation of the other.
Obi has used his personal experiences to try to help others… by making a podcast about struggling with severe trauma like the one he faced.
Obi was 51 years old.
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