Nollywood actor Francis Duru has penned an emotional tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi, who would have turned 16 today. The actor shared his grief on social media, recalling the void left by his son’s untimely demise.
Duru revealed that Ifeanyi’s passing still weighs heavily on the family, describing the pain as a "very big hole in our hearts." Reflecting on the circumstances surrounding his son’s death, he admitted, “Why you left and how you left still bothers us.”
In his heartfelt post, Duru reminisced about the excitement and anticipation that once surrounded this day. “Nna...today, you were going to be 16. But the cold hands of death snatched you from us. You looked forward to this day...we all looked forward to it...but life happened to you, and you retired so early.”
The grieving father also shared a poignant anecdote, highlighting the impact of Ifeanyi’s absence. “Since you left, the school bus doesn’t come again,” he wrote, capturing the deep loss and change his family has experienced.
Fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry have flooded Duru’s social media with messages of comfort and prayers, offering their support during this difficult time.