Obi Ndefo
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Obi Ndefo | |
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 Obi in 2006 | |
| Born | October 29, 1972 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 2024 (aged 51) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Television actor |
Obi Ndefo (October 29, 1972 – August 28, 2024) was an American actor and yoga teacher,[1] best known as Bodie Wells on the television drama Dawson's Creek, and for his recurring role as Rak'nor in Stargate SG-1.
Ndefo was born in Los Angeles on October 29, 1972. He was a graduate of Yale University's drama school.[1] Ndefo appeared in episodes of the television series: Angel, The West Wing, The Jamie Foxx Show, Stargate SG-1, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Half & Half, Crossing Jordan, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.[2]
He was the founder of the Los Angeles-based non-profit 'Arts Alliance for Humanity', which supports keeping arts education in public schools and communities. He was also a writer, yoga teacher and a founder of a non-profit fostering the arts and societal wellness.[3]
Personal life and death
Ndefo was of Nigerian heritage.
In August 2019, Ndefo was in a grocery store parking lot when he was struck by a car whose driver was intoxicated. After the collision, Ndefo lost both legs above the knee.[1][3]
Ndefo died on August 28, 2024, at the age of 51.[4][5] Ndefo's sister Nkem stated Obi died of the eating disorder orthorexia.[6]
