welcome to New stargazing celebrity if you enjoy this style of videos support us by liking and subscribing to the channel and stay with us until the end of this video Obin defo a beloved actor known for his role in Dawson's Creek has passed away at the age of 51 the news was confirmed by his sister m Kim defo who expressed her heartbreak over the loss stating heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he is finally at peace he was always a fighter always looking for how to give more how to inspire more and how to love deeper early life and career born on October 29th 1972 in Nigeria Obin defo moved to the United States where he pursued his passion for acting he graduated from the prestigious yel University drama school which laid the foundation for his successful career in television and filmo is best remembered for his role as bod wells in the iconic series Dawson's Creek which aired in the late 1990s and early 2000s his talent also shown in other notable projects including appearances in Star Trek Deep Space 9 and Stargate sg1 tragic accident and resilience in a tragic turn of events in 2019 defo was involved in a hit-and run accident that resulted in the amputation of both of his legs this life-altering incident could have marked the end of his journey but instead defo emerged as a symbol of resilience he dedicated himself to inspiring others sharing his story of overcoming adversity and encouraging people to Embrace Life despite challenges for the past 5 years he utilized prosthetic legs to maintain an active lifestyle showcasing his passion for Sports and Fitness tributes and Legacy the impact of Neo's life and career resonated deeply within the entertainment Community Katie Holmes his co-star from Dawson's Creek paid tribute to him on social media Rec calling him as wonderful to work with and a very kind man she extended her prayers and condolences to his family emphasizing the loss felt by those who knew him Obin deo's Legacy will undoubtedly live on through the countless lives he touched both as an actor and as an advocate for resilience in the face of adversity his story serves as a reminder of the strength of the human Spirit and the importance of love and support in overcoming life's challenges this heartfelt tribute to obing defo encapsulates not just his professional achievements but also his inspiring journey through adversity leaving a lasting impression on all who knew him thanks for watching the video please share your opinion if you like this type of videos subscribe to the channel and activate the Bell to be notified of the next videos and share the video with your friends