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Katie Holmes pays tribute to Dawson's Creek co-star Obi Ndefo. The actor's sister Nkem Ndefo announced on Facebook on Saturday that her brother had passed away aged 51. Reacting to the news, Katie posted a sweet tribute to Obi on her Instagram Stories on Sunday. "He was wonderful to work with and such a kind man. I send prayers and grace to his family. Rest in Peace.” Another of Obi’s former co-stars Mary-Margaret Humes, shaerd a reel of Obi behind the scenes on the teen drama. "These words don't come easy. It's hard for me to conceive that you have left us, my dear friend. You always were and always will be a bright shining light.” “What an example of pure unfiltered love and tenacity you set as you faced life's challenges of recent. I will cherish all of our messages of love and support to each other over the past few years. Rest in peace sweet warrior." Obi's other acting credits include Stargate SG-1, NCIS: Los Angeles, The West Wing and Angel, among others. The actor and yoga instructor lost both of his legs when he was hit by a car in August 2019. Nkem revealed on Instagram on Monday that Obi’s cause of death was the eating disorder orthorexia
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