Jerry Amilo apologises for posting Junior Pope’s corpse

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jerry Amilo has tendered an unqualified apology to fans who were disappointed by his recent post where he shared the corpse of his late colleague, Junior Pope.

He expressed deep regret for any distress caused to Pope’s family and friends and emphasized the need for sensitivity and respect in handling such matters.

It will be recalled that Jerry Amilo, had taken to social media to post the corpse of the late Junior Pope. The lifeless body of the actor was seen in the video lying in the hospital. His action didn’t sit well with fans who slammed him for being insensitive.

Following all of the backlash, Amilo has now tendered an apology.

“It was never my intention to post the video for clout,” he explained in a video sighted by Ameyaw Debrah Media.

 Junior Pope died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, alongside three others after their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film location.