Veteran actor, Pete Edochie has reacted to the tragic demise of his younger colleague, Junior Pope.

Recall that a few weeks ago, the actor and four crew members perished in a boat mishap.

In a video shared online, Pete Edochie asserted that the life of the late actor, Junior Pope had been cut short.

Pete Edochie described Junior Pope as a gift to the world and that fans should embrace his spirit and let go of the drama that has been created on social media following his death.

Additionally, he acknowledged well-known businessman, E-Money volunteering to cater for the children of Junior Pope.

“His life was cut short the way we never expected it; we shall all go someday, but not in this manner. I want to make a general appeal let us pray to God to accept the soul of Junior Pope and cut out the nonsense people have been putting out on social media. Let us allow his soul to rest. I am appealing. My son Junior Pope was a gift to the entire world,” Pete said in a video.

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