Nollywood actor Francis Duru has been thrown into mourning over the death of his 15-year-old son, Ifeanyi.
In a sad Instagram post on Thursday, Francis described Ifeanyi as a “champ” and a “lion” who fought valiantly.
He wrote, “My champ! My lion, you fought like a lion. If this is the way He wants it, so be it, I still judge you faithful. Ifeanyi, my champ. I will miss you, son. I will forever love you. Rest in peace, son, rest. I give you thanks, Lord!”
The news came as a shock to fans and colleagues alike, as Duru had recently celebrated Ifeanyi’s 15th birthday in December 2023.
An outpouring of condolences has since flooded his post on Instagram as friends and fans offer words of comfort to the grieving actor and his family.
Netizens React:
iamjessicase: “Kai!! This pain cuts deep through the soul. Only the Lord can comfort you. My prayers for you and your family ????.”
Gbengasile: “Oh no! This is sad. No one should have to bury their children. My condolences, boss. May God strengthen you and the family at this difficult time and grant you the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. It is well sir.”
Ucheodoputa1: “So painful to write Rip ????????but our Hope is still on God ????.”
Donwashino007: “The Lord will see you through this my brother ????????.”
Denike2gold: “May we not cry over any of our love ones.”
Heart2heart_withbukola: “And he still gives God the glory… In my religion that is strong Iman. May Allah ease all your affairs and reward you for trusting him completely.”
Dc_nkay: “I’m seeing a father who wants to question his son’s death but still do not want hurt God. ????.”
shoeshive.ng: “No parents deserve to go through this.. God have mercy.”
inumidun_: “So sad, may we not bury our own children.. may God console him.. Amin.”
chees.om_: “It’s so scary to bond with your child for years only to lose them to the cold hands of death ???? may God console him????.”
May his soul rest in peace.
By Ezinne Okorie.
