Nollywood actor Francis Duru has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi, on what would have been his 16th birthday.
In an emotional Instagram post, Duru reflected on the pain of losing his son, who passed away in August 2024. He described the overwhelming grief that has engulfed the family since Ifeanyi’s passing.
Duru shared fond memories of his son, recalling his excitement for his upcoming birthday. He expressed how much Ifeanyi’s presence is still deeply felt, and how his friends and family continue to struggle with his absence.
The actor’s tribute is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of loss on those left behind. Read Francis Duru’s emotional post below:
Read Francics Duru’s Post Below…
francis.duru Nna…today ,you were going to be 16.
But the cold hands of death snatched you from us.You looked forward to this day..was so excited.We all looked forward to it…but life happened to you and you retired so early son.
It has not been easy because you left a very big hole in our hearts. why you left and how you left still bothers us.it’s not been easy.Noone can ever or will ever replace you.Ir hurts but God knows why.
Your fond memories, they comfort us all,we miss you, your warm smiles, words of affirmation,miss your arms on my shoulder…the last mayonnaise is still I see your friends remaining.
Since you left..the school bus doesn’t come again.can’t remember when I last ate bread…such a big vacumm.. I see your friends…and the look in their eyes still asking what happened.
Mummy weeps each day while I do mine in the dark.Fances and Soso all of us…grand ma has your picture always….tnx for parenting you.