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.
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
— Akatakyie (@AkatakyieGh) August 2, 2022pic.twitter.com/9aSrHy07yE
funny and sad! Rest In Peace
— taadi.boyWaakye
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(@_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 Yawsonpic.twitter.com/AQtjFWrCrE
— taadi.boy(@_mandelamontana) August 2, 2022
#princeyawson #waakye #puredrive #HappyNewMonth
— Yaw Asiedu (@onokwafoasiedu) August 2, 2022
RIPP Lgend pic.twitter.com/MhCZ7xYpGW
Prince Yawson Waakye
— Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) August 2, 2022pic.twitter.com/ngTJqLbLy1
LUCIFER - 2001, GHANA MOVIE
— taadi.boy
Waakye vrs Santo,
May his soul rest in peace, God bless him for bringing entertainment to our homes. Prince Yawsonpic.twitter.com/AQtjFWrCrE
(@_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.
— Yao Mawutor Fianu (@YaoMawutorFianu) August 2, 2022
You'll be missed Waakye pic.twitter.com/FnLeCpEOgq
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.
— AMG Baiden (@BaidenMax) August 2, 2022
Till we meet again "Waakye".
Rest Well. pic.twitter.com/KTPsnbHunE
R.I.P legend… Used to watch your movies growing up, U’ve paid your dues. Rest well Sir…
— Joe Okyere Dewryta Itaalia (@JoeOkyere8) August 2, 2022
Waakye | BREAKING NEWS | Todd Boehly pic.twitter.com/oeVbYuMU4a
Ei
— God is big (@sirsogah) August 2, 2022Waakye is dead. https://t.co/Y5eSOmg6Ue
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
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