Hollywood Mourns: 'Dawson's Creek' Actor Obi Ndefo Passes Away at 51

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Obi Ndefo, known for his role in 'Dawson's Creek', tragically passed away at 51. His co-stars Mary Margaret Humes and Katie Holmes share emotional tributes—watch the above video to for more.

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00:00Obi-Wan Kenobi, best known for his role as Body Wells in the popular TV series Dawson's

00:05Creek, passed away at the age of 51 on August 31.

00:08The actor, who was also recognized for his yoga teachings, had faced a tragic accident

00:13in 2019, which resulted in the loss of his legs.

00:17His passing was announced by his sister N.K.

00:19Mendefoe on social media.

00:23N.K.

00:24Mendefoe shared the news of Obi-Wan Kenobi's death with a heartfelt post.

00:27She wrote, Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother, and knowing is finally at

00:32peace."

00:33Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mendefoe's resilience in the face of adversity, both on and off

00:39screen, made him a beloved figure in Hollywood.

00:41His death has left fans and colleagues mourning.

00:44His Dawson's Creek co-stars, Mary Margaret Humes and Katie Holmes, expressed their grief

00:49through social media posts.

00:52Mary Margaret Humes, who played Gayle Leary, Dawson Leary's mother in the series, shared

00:57a shock on Instagram by sharing a heartfelt video and wrote,

01:00It's hard for me to conceive that you have left us, my dear friend.

01:04You always were and always will be a bright, shining light.

01:07What an example of pure, unfiltered love and tenacity you set as you face life's challenges

01:12of recent."

01:15Katie Holmes also took to her Instagram story and paid tribute to Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mendefoe.

01:20She wrote, He was a wonderful to work with and such a kind man.

01:23I send prayers and grace to his family.

01:25Rest in peace.

01:27In addition to his role in Dawson's Creek, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mendefoe appeared in several

01:30other television shows, including Angel, The West Wing, The Jamie Foxx Show, 3rd Rock from

01:36the Sun and more.

01:38Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mendefoe's passing leaves void in the entertainment industry, but his

01:43legacy of resilience and kindness will be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.

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