Veteran actor, Prince Yawson popularly known as ‘Waakye’ has died at age 52.
He was said to have passed on earlier today at the 37 Military Hospital after battling an illness.
The sad event was confirmed by veteran actor, Bob Smith Jnr also known as ‘Diaboloman’ who was inconsolable.
‘Waakye’ has featured in many prominent movies in the Ghanaian space.
The actor had confirmed rumours of his illness in October 2020 but added that God had healed him.
This followed assertions that he had been hit by a mild stroke some years ago.
Subsequently, veteran actor 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.
News of his death has shocked many Ghanaians who have taken to social media to express their condolences.