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Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has penned a heart-wrenching tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi, on what would have been his 16th birthday.<\/p>\n
In an Instagram post, Mr Duru shared the family\u2019s pain, recalling how they had eagerly anticipated the celebration, only to be devastated by Ifeanyi\u2019s untimely passing.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the void left behind, Duru wrote, \u201cIt has not been easy because you left a very big hole in our hearts. Why you left and how you left still bothers us. It\u2019s not been easy. No one can ever or will ever replace you. It hurts, but God knows why.\u201d<\/p>\n
The grieving father reminisced about the warmth and joy Ifeanyi brought to the family, from his reassuring words to his affectionate gestures.<\/p>\n
He spoke of how Ifeanyi\u2019s absence has left everyday life profoundly altered, including the family\u2019s routines and the bittersweet reminders from his son\u2019s friends and belongings.<\/p>\n
Duru concluded the tribute with heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of being Ifeanyi\u2019s parent.<\/p>\n
The post struck a chord with fans and colleagues, many of whom flooded the comments section with prayers and words of encouragement for the bereaved family.<\/p>\n
Ifeanyi\u2019s memory clearly lives on, etched in the hearts of those who loved him.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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