Fans are sending Iman Shumpert love and prayers after he confirmed his father, Odis Shumpert II, passed away. Iman honored his dad in a heartfelt social media post, sharing a collection of sweet photos of them together.
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Iman Shumpert Honors His Father In Heartfelt Tribute
On Thursday, Oct. 30, Iman Shumpert shared that his father, Odis, passed away. Fans were sad to hear the news. As of right now further details about his cause of death are unknown. Iman made sure to give his dad a proper send-off by sharing a collection of heartwarming photos on Instagram. The pics show Iman and his pops during key moments along with a throwback family photo. In his caption, Iman called his dad the greatest man he’ll ever know and said he’s going to do his best to follow in his footsteps every day.
“Down goes the King…a sweet goodbye to the greatest man I’ll ever know. You can take your rest pop, u did ur s**t I promise,” Iman wrote. I don’t know if I’ll ever fit ur shoes but ima have em on everyday anyway. I love you man. Rest In Paradise Odis Wayne Shumpert II 💔🕊️
More About Iman’s Dad
Odis Shumpert worked as an insurance broker and also enjoyed cooking. Fans of Iman probably remember seeing his dad make an appearance on Iman and Teyana Taylor’s reality, ‘We Got Love.’ Odis raised four sons with La’Tanya Shumpert, and Iman is the youngest. Back in 2023, Odis joined Iman on his podcast, ‘IMAN AMONGST MEN,’ where he opened up about marriage values, his childhood and this family dynamic.
Fans Flood Social Media With Love & Well Wishes For Iman Shumpert
After The Shade Room shared the news about the passing of Iman’s dad, the comment section quickly filled up with fans sending love and condolences.
Instagram user @doing__jojo wrote, “Prayers to his family 💙💙”
Instagram user @_slimin wrote, “Awww man🙏🏾🥺”
While Instagram user @baddiedye wrote, “Oh wow! I remember him on their show and being their cook, that was his best friend.”
Then Instagram user @realdominiquepatrice wrote, “I’d literally loose it and go crazy if something happened to my dad . My biggest condolences ❤️”
Another Instagram user @alanna wrote, “Wow I’m watching the Chi right now and Iman had to portray a man who lost his father on the show. That is alot for him. Sorry for his loss. Hope he’s around family.”
Instagram user @terencen7 wrote, “Damn! Rip Poppa Shump! From a Cavs fan.”
While another Instagram user @ashher23 wrote, “😢😢 I saw him on podcast he seemed like a good father. Prayers to the Shumpert family and friends.”
Then another Instagram user @msboxingbaby_thequeen wrote, “I know this pain all too well, rest easy king!”
Lastly, Instagram user @blameljeezy wrote, “RIP to Imans pops 🙏🏾”
