[Music] OB defo a beloved actor best known for his role as bod Wells on the popular TV series Dawson's Creek has passed away at the age of [Music] 51 defa's character in the series was one of the first portrayals of a black man in a significant recurring role on a major teen drama in the late 1990s helping to broaden the representation of diverse communities on screen born and raised in the United States defa was not only a talented actor but also a writer and producer his career span television film and stage and he was known for his dedication to portraying characters with depth and authenticity besides Dawson's Creek defa appeared in various television series including Star Trek Deep Space 9 and Angel showcasing his versatility as an actor outside of his acting career defo was a passionate advocate for the Arts and education he founded a nonprofit organization aimed at providing Arts education to underserved communities using his platform to make a difference in the lives of others he dedic ation to his craft and his community made him a respected figure both in Hollywood and Beyond def's Unexpected death has left a void in the entertainment industry and among those who knew him personally he passed away on August 26 2024 after a brief fness his contributions to television and his efforts to uplift others through the Arts will not be forgotten and he leaves behind a legacy of creativity comp passion and commitment to positive change