Hosea Chanchez, best known for his role as Malik Wright on “The Game,” is facing an unthinkable loss. The actor revealed that his father, Ephraim Bristow, was killed just days ago in a hit-and-run accident in Montgomery, Alabama.
According to authorities, Bristow, 67, was found dead early Saturday morning on Troy Highway. Reports say he was hit and dragged more than a block by a driver who then fled the scene without stopping. Police responded to the incident around 5 a.m. and launched an ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made.
Chanchez took to Instagram to share his grief, describing his father as a man full of love and life, despite past struggles with addiction. He reflected on the pain of losing his father in such a violent and senseless way and asked for justice and healing.
“He had to have been scared. I know he wondered if we would ever find his body. I know he thought about me. I know it. & That breaks my heart the most, for him. He didn’t deserve that. What a sad world we live in. I can’t even believe someone would do this to him. My father,” he wrote in part of the lengthy post.
The actor’s post was met with an outpouring of love from fans, friends, and fellow entertainers offering their condolences and prayers. As the investigation continues, the Chanchez family has not yet released details regarding funeral or memorial services.
