Obi Ndefo, the actor best known for playing Bodie Wells on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died. He was 51 years old. No cause of death was given.
Ndefo’s death comes 10 years after he lost both his legs in a hit-and-run accident. The actor had left a yoga class and visited Erewhon Market on his way home just before he was hit.
Ndefo’s death was confirmed by his sister on Facebook. Nkem Ndefo captioned a photo of herself and her brother, “Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he’s finally at peace .”
Ndefo appeared on 10 episodes of “Dawson’s Creek” as the boyfriend of Joey Potter’s older sister, Bessie (played by Nina Repeta).