- A distressing video shows the lifeless body of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope lying in a hospital bed.
- His nose was blocked with cotton wool, surrounded by mournful figures including Jerry Amilo and AGN president Emeka Rollas.
- Pope reportedly died while filming a movie in Asaba, Delta State in a boat accident.
A disturbing video footage making the rounds online captures the lifeless body of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope at the hospital after being confirmed dead.
In the video, Jnr Pope’s nose is blocked with cotton wool as he laid straight on the hospital bed. The likes of Jerry Amilo, AGN president Emeka Rollas, and others stared sorrowfully at the actor’s dead body.
The actor and others are said to have died in the process of crossing the Anam River in Anambra State. According to reports, they were shooting a movie for one Adanma Luke at Asaba, Delta State.
The heartbreaking footage is currently in circulation.
Reacting, One @gloria_glowia wrote: “I hear d man can actually swim. I guess it’s not a good day to be on that water.”
chinny_bridal wrote: So this is true, I can’t even sleep. Wishing for a miracle.
fredkingstonz wrote: “That’s why i don’t mess with anything call boat May his soul rest in perfect peace! There was no safety measure by wearing safety vest if not he.”
queenverabasseybold wrote: “this is sad abeg i actually didn’t wanna believe this until this very post rest in peace jnr pope.”
that_girl_uju wrote: “Omo I’ll keep staying far away from water as long as I’m alive.”
Watch the video below:
Before the final confirmation of his death, Junior Pope was said to have been resuscitated and rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
Videos which made waves on social media captured the moment the crowd revived him as they fanned the actor ceaselessly while the actor gasped for breath.
People on their part were so happy to see him alive again as screams of ecstasy filled the air.
Another clip shows the actor being carried by the crowd with people suggesting that he was being taken to the hospital.
The news had left a lot of netizens excited and jubilant as the comment section was filled with cheerful remarks.
