Many Ghanaians are grieving after learning of the death of veteran actor Prince Yawson.

The actor popularly known as Waakye died on Tuesday, August 2 at the 37 Military Hospital.

He passed away at the age of 52.

https://www.myjoyonline.com/veteran-actor-prince-yawson-waakye-passes-on/

Fans on social media are sharing posts on their handles celebrating the late actor who entertained Ghanaians in his early years.

See the reactions below:

Hmm, this life, we are just passers by! Rest In Peace, Prince Yawson, a.k.a. Waakye. You’d forever be fondly remembered. Heartfelt condolences pic.twitter.com/9aSrHy07yE

— Akatakyie (@AkatakyieGh) August 2, 2022

funny and sad! Rest In PeaceWaakye

It's sad human beings easily forget that we owe death one day. Let's love each other, give a helping hand and be content with what we have. pic.twitter.com/NnPgZbqzkA

— taadi.boy (@_mandelamontana) August 2, 2022

Tomorrow, I'm not eating waakye due to the death of our dear brother Prince Yawson.

— MINGLE (@mingle_tweets) August 2, 2022

LUCIFER - 2001, GHANA MOVIE

Waakye vrs Santo,

May his soul rest in peace, God bless him for bringing entertainment to our homes. Prince Yawson pic.twitter.com/AQtjFWrCrE

— taadi.boy (@_mandelamontana) August 2, 2022

#princeyawson #waakye #puredrive #HappyNewMonth

RIPP Lgend pic.twitter.com/MhCZ7xYpGW

— Yaw Asiedu (@onokwafoasiedu) August 2, 2022

Prince Yawson Waakye pic.twitter.com/ngTJqLbLy1

— Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) August 2, 2022

LUCIFER - 2001, GHANA MOVIE

Waakye vrs Santo,

May his soul rest in peace, God bless him for bringing entertainment to our homes. Prince Yawson pic.twitter.com/AQtjFWrCrE

— taadi.boy (@_mandelamontana) August 2, 2022

Herh Waakye, he really made our childhood days fun. RIP Prince Yawson.

— Sweet Israel (@SweetIsrael_) August 2, 2022

Rip Prince Yawson ( Waakye ) pic.twitter.com/tKS9hmebCO

— Ihustle (@Ihustle14) August 2, 2022

Man has always worn a smile every time I'd seen him.

You'll be missed Waakye pic.twitter.com/FnLeCpEOgq

— Yao Mawutor Fianu (@YaoMawutorFianu) August 2, 2022

Thank you Waakye and Rest In Peace!!

— KOB CHARLEY (@KOFILIL_GH) August 2, 2022

Waakye dead??? Omg

— Palago Mufasa (@Archipalago) August 2, 2022

RIP Bra Prince,I remember during my childhood in Maamobi where he resides he became very angry whenever we called him by his stage name waakye and wanted to beat us up,May God grant him a good resting place

— Mensah (@mensah_voltavi)

Man Naa wabr3 aah

— Eehu oo (@canteenmadam_ba) August 2, 2022

We watched you when we were children and the joy you brought us is still in our memories. RIP Waakye

— Gyasi Phred (@kojoSlim) August 2, 2022

Rest in peace Waakye...you did well by bringing entertainment into our homes. pic.twitter.com/p7OawI7fMf

— gidi (@sweargidi) August 2, 2022

Oh Charley. Me waakye koraa abɔ menum https://t.co/Kz6uqVsYCk

— Stoichkov (@AwuahAmankwah) August 2, 2022

Sad to learn that Waakye has passed on...may your soul rest in peace, sir. pic.twitter.com/sDT7TZsz1B

— gidi (@sweargidi) August 2, 2022

Waakye in his Akan Drama days put a lot smiles on the face of some of us, when growing up. It is sad to hear of his untimely demise... journey well waakye

— Branches in the Vine ( Vine virtuous lady) (@OforiAppiah) August 2, 2022

Hmm, this life, we are just passers by! Rest In Peace, Prince Yawson, a.k.a. Waakye. You’d forever be fondly remembered. Heartfelt condolences pic.twitter.com/9aSrHy07yE

— Akatakyie (@AkatakyieGh) August 2, 2022

I really enjoyed your days of comic acting anytime i watch you perform. Thanks for making us (Ghanaians) happy with your God Given Talent.
Till we meet again "Waakye".
Rest Well. pic.twitter.com/KTPsnbHunE

— AMG Baiden (@BaidenMax) August 2, 2022

R.I.P legend… Used to watch your movies growing up, U’ve paid your dues. Rest well Sir…

Waakye | BREAKING NEWS | Todd Boehly pic.twitter.com/oeVbYuMU4a

— Joe Okyere Dewryta Itaalia (@JoeOkyere8) August 2, 2022

Ei Waakye is dead. https://t.co/Y5eSOmg6Ue

— God is big (@sirsogah) August 2, 2022

10. 10. Very sad news guys, we lost an actor today. Waakye passed on today as he was battling with a sickness over the years, sources claim

May he Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/2bxAE82Xyh

— Dr King Uchiha Winter (@I_Am_Winter) August 2, 2022