Obi Ndefo, an actor greatest recognized for taking part in Bodie Wells on “Dawson’s Creek” has died … in accordance with a Facebook publish from his sister.

Nkem Ndefo shared the tragic information Saturday … saying she was heartbroken at the loss of life of her youthful brother — and hoped he’d lastly discovered peace. She didn’t share a explanation for loss of life.

Obi obtained his begin in Hollywood again within the mid-’90s showing in bit roles on exhibits like “Star Trek: Voyager,” “3rd Rock From the Sun” and “Angel” … earlier than getting his massive break on “Dawson’s Creek.”

Ndefo appeared in 10 episodes of ‘DC,’ enjoying Bodie Wells throughout its six-season run — relationship Nina Repeta‘s Bessie Potter throughout his time on the present.

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Mary-Margaret Humes — who performed Ndefo’s mother on the present — posted a loving tribute to him after information of his loss of life broke … calling him a vibrant, shining gentle despite all of the adversity he confronted.

Among that adversity, Ndefo misplaced each his legs in 2019 when a driver hit him whereas he was placing groceries in his automotive, utterly severing one leg and requiring the opposite to be amputated.

Obi used his personal experiences to try to assist others … making a podcast all about battling by main trauma like the type he confronted.

Obi was 51.

RIP