Actress Ngozi Ezeonu has joined celebrities and fans in commiserating with actor Francis Duru over the death of his son Ifeanyi.
On Thursday, the actor shared a picture of his son on Instagram, announcing his death.
He captioned the post, “My champion!! 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!”
Celebrities and fans took to the comment section to send their condolences.
Ngozi Ezeonu wrote, “Chai. My condolences.”
Funky Mallam expressed shock, “OMG! Rest in peace son.”
Comedian Ush Bebe said, “Condolences.”
Uchenna Odoputa added, “So painful to write RIP, but our hope is still on God.”
Queen Nwokoma wrote, “Jeez. Please take heart sir. The smallest caskets are the heaviest to carry.”
Okey Bakassi said, “OMG! I was preparing to type HBD before I read the caption. This is painful. May God strengthen your family and may his young soul rest in peace.”
May Yul-Edochie, who lost her 16-year-old son last year, wrote: “Oh no…This is heartbreaking. So sorry for your loss. We just can’t question God. Be consoled. May his gentle soul RIP.”
Last December, Francis took to Instagram to mark Ifeanyi’s 15th birthday.
He wrote, “Guess who is 15 today! Like yesterday, today you are 15. Ify I thank you for you.
“For your deep spirituality and maturity. An amazing philosopher, thank you for your heart of gold and making parenting so easy. Your greatness is secured in the hands of God and may his angels be a constant in your life.
“Thank you for all you do son and my buddy. We all love you and you know. Happy birthday buddy.”
Francis married Adokiye in 2003. They have four children together.
