How Did Obi Ndefo Die? ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star Dies Aged 51, Five Years After Losing Both His Legs in Hit-and-Run Crash [Video]

Obi Ndefo, best known for his role in “Dawson’s Creek”, has died at the age of 51, five years after a tragic accident in which he lost both his legs, his sister confirmed on Saturday. While the cause of the actor’s death remains unclear, his sister and former co-stars have confirmed his death through several heartfelt tributes shared on social media.

“Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he’s finally at peace,” his heartbroken sister Nkem Ndefo wrote in a touching post on Facebook on Saturday. A Yale graduate, Ndefo appeared in Dawson’s Creek from 1998 to 2002, portraying Bodie Wells, the brother-in-law of Katie Holmes’ character.

Gone too Soon

Ndefo also had a recurring role in Stargate SG-1, where he starred from 2000 to 2005. The actor also appeared in episodes of The West Wing, NYPD Blue, Crossing Jordan, and The District.

In addition to his acting career, he …