Obi Ndefo of “Dawson’s Creek” died on Saturday. He was 51.

The actor’s death was posted by his sister Nkem Ndefo on Facebook on Saturday, but no details of the cause of his death were given.

“Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he’s finally at peace,” Nkem Ndefo posted.

Obi Ndefo’s best-known role was as Bodie Wells on “Dawson’s Creek,” which he appeared in from 1998 to 2002. His character Joey Potter, the brother-in-law of Katie Holmes’ character.

Mary-Margaret Humes, who played Dawson Leery’s mom Gale Leery on the show, paid tribute to Obi on Instagram.

“These words don’t come easy,” Humes, 70, posted. “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.”

She tagged “Dawson’s Creek” stars Holmes, Joshua Jackson, James Van Der Beek and others.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.