Actress Rita Edochie has decided to cancel her planned birthday festivities as a tribute to her late colleague, Junior Pope. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the sister-in-law of Pete Edochie expressed her deep sorrow over Junior Pope’s passing and shared fond memories of him always acknowledging her birthdays with calls, messages, and online posts.
Rita revealed her disbelief in Junior Pope’s demise, stating that she would wait until the end of the day for his customary birthday wishes before accepting the reality of his absence. She described him as too young to die and confessed that his passing had deeply affected her.
In a touching promise to the late actor, Rita vowed to cherish the memories they shared forever. She dedicated her birthday to him, praying for his soul and expressing her hope that God would ease the pain of his absence, especially for his wife and children.
Despite her grief, Rita thanked God for another year of life but admitted her inability to find peace in Junior Pope’s passing. She concluded her emotional tribute with a heartfelt plea for divine intervention and acceptance of God’s will.
