Famous poet and Emeritus Professor of Literature, Professor John Pepper Clark has died.
Popularly known as JP Clark, the renowned writer died in the early hours of Tuesday, his family announced in a statement.
He was a younger brother of South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark.
“The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce that Emeritus Professor of Literature and Renowned Writer, Prof. John Pepper Clark, has finally dropped his pen in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 13 October, 2020.
“Prof. J. P. Clark has paddled on to the great beyond in comfort of his wife, children and sibbling, around him.
“The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family.”
The statement was signed by Prof. C.C. Clark for the family and Mr. Ilaye Clark for the children.
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