{"id":718,"date":"2023-01-02T15:12:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T15:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/01\/02\/ghanaian-stars-who-died-in-2022\/"},"modified":"2023-01-02T15:12:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T15:12:45","slug":"ghanaian-stars-who-died-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/01\/02\/ghanaian-stars-who-died-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanaian stars who died in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many Ghanaian entertainment personalities passed away in the year, leaving their fans heartbroken.<\/p>\n

Prominent among the many Ghanaian stars who passed away within the year were Psalm Adjeteyfio, A.B. Crentsil, and Baba Spirit.<\/p>\n

In this article, we bring you a list of all the famous entertainment personalities who said goodbye to the world.<\/p>\n

Actress Marleen Mensah (Lois of Things We Do For Love)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Things We Do For Love actress, Marleen Hutchful Mensah, known as Lois in the series passed away in January.<\/p>\n

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The news of Marleen\u2019s passing hit social media on January 21 and she was buried a week later with some of her colleagues in the industry in attendance.<\/p>\n

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Dr Cann of Happy FM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former Happy FM presenter Francis Ebo Cann, popularly known as Dr Cann, passed away on March 25.<\/p>\n

He was buried in a solemn ceremony on June 12.<\/p>\n

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Highlife singer Nana Nsiah Piesie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highlife singer Nana Nsiah Piesie died under tragic circumstances on April 5.<\/p>\n

He was involved in a motor accident at Pokuase while returning to Accra after a trip and succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital. The \u2018Police Abaa\u2019 hitmaker was 57 years old.<\/p>\n

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Actor Psalm Adjeteyfio (TT of Taxi Driver fame)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Veteran actor Psalm Adjeteyfio, popularly known as, TT for his role in the hit Taxi Driver TV series, died on April 8.<\/p>\n

The 68-year-old passed away from heart failure complications.<\/p>\n

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Kumawood actor Osei Tutu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kumawood actor and friend to Ras Nene, Osei Tutu, was reported dead on May 17, after a short illness. The actor was 51 years old at the time of his passing.<\/p>\n

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Kumawood actor Patrick Safo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kumawood actor Patrick Safo passed away after reportedly getting drowned in a swimming pool.<\/p>\n

His death was reported to have occurred on Saturday, June 4, 2022.<\/p>\n

Ice Kenkey (Key Soap Concert Party comedian)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Veteran Ghanaian comic actor Ice Kenkey of Key Soap Concert Party fame died on June 9.<\/p>\n

The actor, known in private life as, Kwaku Dankwah, was the contemporary of comedians like Nkomode and Bishop Bob Okala.<\/p>\n

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Comedian Ice Kenkey died in June 2022 Photo source: @thepressradio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Highlife veteran A.B. Crentsil<\/strong><\/p>\n

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AB Crentsil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Legendary Highlife singer Alfred Benjamin Crentsil, simply known as A.B. Crentsil, kicked the bucket on July 13.<\/p>\n

The 79-year-old was laid to rest on November 5.<\/p>\n

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Actor Prince Yawson (Waakye of Obra fame)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Actor Prince Yawson, known in showbiz as Waakye of Akan Drama \u2018Obra\u2019 fame, died on August 1, after suffering a mild stroke.<\/p>\n

The actor who had also been ordained as a pastor was 65 years old.<\/p>\n

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Baba Spirit (Actor and media personality)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comic actor and media personality Baba Spirit, known in private life as Francis Yaw Ofori, was reported dead on Thursday, September 8, after falling ill.<\/p>\n

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Baba Spirit\u2019s death coincided with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch.<\/p>\n

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Ekow Blankson (Actor and media manager)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Actor, director and media manager, Ekow Blankson died on October 3.<\/p>\n

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The \u2018Borga\u2019 and \u2018Rhapsody of Love\u2019 actor died after he was taken to the hospital following an illness.<\/p>\n

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