Popular Nigerian Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as junior Pope, has been reported dead.

The death of the actor was announced today by filmmaker Sam Olatunji, who revealed that the actor lost his life after a boat mishap, in which he and three others died.

Sam Olatunji posted the late actor's picture while he wrote;

"Four actors including Jnr Pope fell into Anam River on their way to location and their bodies have been recovered. What a sad day for Nollywood. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Multiple sources confirm this sad development to us."