Nollywood veteran Francis Duru has tragically lost his 15-year-old son, Ifeanyi, who would have turned 16 in December 2024. The actor shared the heartbreaking news via an Instagram post on August 8, 2024, posting a picture of his son along with a touching caption: “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!”
Duru also shared his son’s picture on his Instagram story, accompanied by heartbreak emojis, expressing the deep pain and sorrow he feels over the loss.
The news was met with an outpouring of condolences from fellow celebrities, fans, and followers, who took to the comment section to offer their heartfelt sympathy and words of comfort to the grieving family. Many expressed their shock and sadness, with some initially mistaking the post for a birthday celebration before realizing the tragic reality.
One follower wrote, “God. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May God grant your baby eternal rest, and may he rest in peace 🙏🏾. Ndo!!!” Another commented, “Jesus see me innocently thinking it was a birthday post. Jesus Christ 😢what is this? 💔ahhh,” reflecting the deep sense of loss shared by many.
Ifeanyi’s former schoolmate also expressed his grief, writing, “Ifeanyi, I love you and I will miss u broo. I remember all the times in school. I love u and I promise I will make it for us.”
