Nollywood actor Francis Duru has penned an emotional message about his son, Ifeanyi, who would have turned 16 years old today, December 4, 2024.

Late Ifeanyi, the second son of the veteran actor, passed away in August.

In a post shared on his Instagram page, Duru poured out his thoughts and expressed how dumbfounded they all have been since his demise.

He wrote;

“Nna...today, you were going to be 16.

But the cold hands of death snatched you from us. You looked forward to this day. Was so excited...we all looked forward to it...but life happened to you and you retired so early...son.

It 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's not been easy. No one can ever or will ever replace you.

It hurts, but God knows why. Your fond memories...they comfort us all. We miss you...your warm smiles..words of affirmation..miss your arms on my shoulder..the last mayonnaise is still I see your friends remaining.

Since you left the school bus doesn't come again...can't remember when I last ate bread...such a big vacumm... I see your friends...and the look in their eyes still asking what happened.

Mummy weeps each day while I do mine in the dark... Frances and Soso, all of us... grandma has your picture always... tnx for parenting you.

Nna, we can't cut your cake today. We still love you and still feel you are around. You were such a wonderful kid. All the same, happy posthumous birthday day, my champ...continuously rest in the bosom of the Lord. Adieu son...we love you loads.''