Katie Holmes shares heartfelt tribute to ‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor Obi Ndefo after his death: ‘Such a kind man’
Katie Holmes broke her silence on her former “Dawson’s Creek” co-star Obi Ndefo’s death.
The actress, 45, took to her Instagram Story Sunday to honor Ndefo, who recently died at age 51. His cause of death has yet to be determined.
Holmes posted a screenshot of an Instagram reel shared by their former series co-star Mary-Margaret Humes, alongside a message dedicated to the late actor.
“He was wonderful to work with and such a kind man,” Holmes wrote.
“I send prayers and grace to his family. Rest in Peace,” she continued, adding a heart emoji.
Holmes played Joey Potter in the hit teen drama, which aired on The WB from 1998 to 2003.
Ndefo portrayed Bodie Wells, the love interest of Joey’s sister, Bessie Potter (Nina Repeta).
Humes, 70, played Dawson Leery’s (James Van Der Beek) mom, Gale Leery.
Her tribute to Ndefo featured behind-the-scenes footage of Ndefo on the set of the show, including a video of him hugging Van Der Beek, 47.
“These words don’t come easy,” Humes wrote in the caption of her post. “It’s hard for me to conceive that you have left us, my dear friend. You always were and always will be a bright shining light. What an example of pure unfiltered love and tenacity you set as you faced life’s challenges of recent.”
“I will cherish all of our messages of love and support to each other over the past few years,” the actress added. “Rest in peace sweet warrior.”
Ndefo’s sister, Nkem, announced his death in a Facebook post on Saturday.
“Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he’s finally at peace,” Nkem wrote, alongside a selfie of the siblings smiling.
In addition to “Dawson’s Creek,” Ndefo appeared in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “The Jamie Foxx Show,” “NYPD Blue,” “The West Wing,” “Stargate SG-1,” among other shows.
Back in 2019, Ndefo lost both his legs after being hit by a car while coming out of a supermarket in Los Angeles.
He was loading his car when an SUV hit him and severed his right leg. He had to get his left leg amputated when he was brought to the hospital, according to the Los Angeles Times.
His surgeon, Dr. Milton Little, called his survival “a miracle.”
“I almost died and it’s a miracle I’m still alive,” Ndefo said about the accident on “Meet The Biz With David Zimmerman” last year.
He added, “I credit my love of and fascination with healthy foods to my rapid recovery.”
After the accident, Ndefo focused on his writing work in Hollywood. He also taught yoga to children.
