Nigerian actor Francis Duru marks the 16th birthday of his late son, Ifeanyi, who passed away in August. In a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, Duru expressed his grief, reminiscing about his son’s vibrant spirit and the void left in the family. He shared his emotional memories and thoughts.
Francis Duru, the Nigerian actor, has emotionally paid tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi, who would have turned 16 today. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Duru shared a photo of Ifeanyi and expressed the immense grief his family continues to feel since his tragic passing in August. While the circumstances surrounding Ifeanyi's death remain unclear, Duru reflected on the profound pain of losing a child.
Duru described how they had eagerly anticipated Ifeanyi’s milestone birthday, only to be devastated by his early death. “Today you were going to be 16, but the cold hands of death snatched you from us,” he wrote, adding that Ifeanyi’s absence has left an irreplaceable void in their lives. The actor recalled the fond memories of his son, including his warm smiles and words of affirmation, and expressed how deeply he misses him.
He also acknowledged the difficulty of answering the many unanswered questions about his son’s death. The family, especially Ifeanyi’s mother, has struggled with grief, and Duru mentioned the pain he and his other children, Frances and Soso, continue to endure.
Despite the heartbreak, Duru ended the tribute by celebrating Ifeanyi’s life, wishing him a posthumous happy birthday, and praying for his son’s peaceful rest in the Lord’s embrace.
