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The year has been a topsy-turvy one for many but losing loved ones especially is a difficult one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Indeed, saying farewell is not an easy task.<\/span><\/p>\n Scroll below to find a list of some notable personalities who passed on in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n 1. Queen Elizabeth\u2019s Death\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/uk\/live-news\/queen-elizabeth-health-concerns-intl-gbr\/h_d9236f61dfc67cebb584c2be7de87fc2?utm_medium=social&utm_content=2022-09-08T17%3A33%3A05&utm_term=image&utm_source=twCNN&fr=operanews\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The death of Queen Elizabeth, the custodian of the British Empire shocked the world. The shock was not just because she died, the Queen reached an advanced age of 96 before she passed on, what was most significant about her death was the fact she spent 72 years on the throne and was the longest-serving British monarch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In Ghana, the Queen’s death brought back memories of British colonialism and British rule. It also evokes fond memories of her visit to Ghana in 1961 and 1999. The Queen’s death was the end of an era and generated viral interest among users\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2. <\/span>Late Sir John’s Europe Bank Accounts, Properties Inherited By His Nephews Pop Up In Court<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.graphic.com.gh\/news\/general-news\/forestry-commission-boss-sir-john-is-dead.html\u00a0<\/p>\n Sir John\u2019s death happened after he lost a sister of his and went to perform the one-week rites at his hometown, Sakora Wonoo near Kumawu in the Ashanti Region<\/p>\n Reports later indicated that the renowned lawyer cum politician reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and died of it at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital ICU.<\/p>\n He was 63-years-old [1957-2020].<\/span><\/p>\n 3. <\/span>Psalm Adjeteyfio aka TT\u2019s Death<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ghanacelebrities.com\/2022\/04\/08\/breaking-psalm-adjeteyfio-aka-tt-is-dead\/\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Veteran actor Psalm Adjeteyfio popularly known as TT of Taxi driver fame died after suffering heart failure.<\/p>\n According to reports, he was diagnosed with end-stage heart failure recently which placed a limit on his lifespan.<\/p>\n The veteran actor begged Ghanaians publicly for help on several occasions. He received numerous help from various sources but invariably found ways to squander the money and come back for more.<\/p>\n Psalm Adjeteyfio first gained popularity in the 90s through movies and the television show Taxi Driver<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4. AB Crentsil\u2019s Death<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/2022\/07\/highlife-musician-a-b-crentsil-dies-at-age-79\/\u00a0<\/p>\n Legendary highlife musician Alfred Benjamin Crentsil, better known as AB Crentsil passed on to eternity on 13th July 2022 at the age of 79.<\/span><\/p>\n The sad news was first revealed by sound engineer Fred Kyei Mensah, also known as Fredyma, who posted on Facebook to confirm the passing of the renowned vocalist.<\/span><\/p>\n The celebrated musician was the composer and singer of hit songs like the controversial Moses, Atia, Juliana and Obi ba wiase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5. Dr Cann (Radio Presenter)<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ghanacelebrities.com\/2022\/03\/25\/dr-cann-veteran-happy-fm-host-is-dead\/\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Popular broadcaster, Doctar Cann, also died on March 25, 2022, of an undisclosed ailment.<\/span><\/p>\n The late Doctar Cann was the host of Happy FM\u2019s weekend entertainment show \u2018Showbiz Xtra\u2019 and late drivetime show \u2018Ayekoo Ayekoo\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6. Ghanaian Actor, Waakye Passes On<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.adomonline.com\/just-in-ghanaian-actor-waakye-passes-on\/\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Veteran Kumawood actor, Prince Yawson, popularly known as Waakye, passed on aged 65 in the early hours of August 2, 2022 at the 37 Military Hospital after battling an illness for years.<\/p>\n Back in 2013, it was confirmed that Waakye was battling stroke after a photo of him on a hospital bed went viral.<\/p>\n However, he seemed to have recovered and found his purpose as an ordained Reverend minister in April 2021. He attended a Bible school in Accra for his new religious role after he officially bowed out of the movie industry.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7. Nana Nsiah Piesie (Highlife musician)<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ghanaweb.com\/GhanaHomePage\/entertainment\/039-Police-Abaa-039-hitmaker-Nana-Nsiah-Piesie-is-dead-1508549\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Nana Nsiah, who composed the popular \u201cPolice Abaa\u201d hit song, died on Monday, April 4, 2022, after being involved in an accident in Pokuase, Accra.<\/span><\/p>\n The Nsiah Piesie broke onto the music scene as a part of the African Heroes Band led by Osei Kofi. He was a protege of Ghana\u2019s late legendary musician, Nana Kwame Ampadu, after his secondary school education.<\/span><\/p>\n He later became a solo artiste and released popular hits such as \u2018Police Abaa\u2019, \u2018Wo Gyae Me a Mennwe Abo\u0254\u2019, \u2018Enyigyina Bekume\u2019, and \u2018Me D\u0254 Wo\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n He was 57.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 8. Baba Spirit Passes on<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.pulse.com.gh\/entertainment\/celebrities\/comedian-baba-spirit-confirmed-dead\/2bjl2cs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Francis Yaw Ofori, popularly known in showbiz circles as Baba Spirit joins the tall list of stars, reported dead on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at age 41.<\/span><\/p>\n The actor passed away while on admission at a hospital in the Ashanti Region after suffering from a brief illness.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 9. Patrick Safo Drowns<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/kumawood-actor-patrick-safo-reportedly-dead\/#:~:text=Sarfo%20died%20on%20June%204,took%20many%20people%20by%20surprise<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Although the blogger didn’t indicate the cause of death, the official account of the Ghanaian Newspaper, The Spectator, reported that the actor drowned.<\/span><\/p>\n The announcement of the actor’s death sent shock waves all over social media due to how youthful, vibrant and energetic the young man was.<\/span><\/p>\n He came into the limelight through \u2018Official Prostitute\u2019 which had the late Suzzy Williams as the lead actor.<\/span><\/p>\n He was also a character in Venus Films Productions\u2019 Crime to Christ in which Majid Michelle was the lead actor, among several others.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 10. <\/strong>Osei Tutu, a popular Kumawood actor also died this year<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ghgossip.com\/kumawood-actor-osei-tutu-is-dead\/\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n He reportedly died today, May 17 2022 after a short illness.<\/span><\/p>\n The news about his sudden demise was communicated by fellow Kumawood actors and industry players.<\/span><\/p>\n Affectionately called Tutu, the vivacious actor starred in several movies alongside heavyweights like Agya Koo, Kyeiwaa, Emelia Brobbey et al.<\/span><\/p>\n Content created and supplied by: OperaNewsHubGH (via Opera \n , . , . 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