Tributes and messages of condolence have flooded social media after news broke that veteran actor, 'Kohwe' born Kofi Laing has passed on.
While many are sympathising with the bereaved family over the loss, others are angered about the sad state of veteran actors who have contributed to the growth of the industry.
The works of Kofi Laing, they say will never be forgotten.
According to reports reaching Joy Entertainment sources, he died on Thursday at his Accra residence.
Joy Entertainment sources say the veteran actor suffered a stroke recently and was receiving treatment.
Kohwe featured in the popular Akan Drama as well as the “Kaneshie Odorkor” TV series and "District Colonial Court."
Below are comments from Twitter:
Rest in peace to the veteran Ghanaian actor, Kohwe 🙏🏾
— Maiestas Ⓜ️ You Matter ❤️ (@Ebenezer_Peegah) September 16, 2021
RIP Kohwe 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/YjAPdjGmMj
Oh.. Comedian Kohwe dies after suffering stroke??? 😳 pic.twitter.com/2aGtodztmL
— Dennis Mirpuri✍ (@MirpuriOfficial) September 16, 2021
May God keep him. Rest In Peace Kohwe pic.twitter.com/ZGGOeslq3Y
— Afia Pokua(realvim) (@real_vim) September 17, 2021
Herh dis planet earth no balance koraa oooo... see how people dey share share Kohwe ein ⚰️ news in Gh. Hmmm... akae paa s3 dis man said to the public make we help am recover 4rm his sickness nanso hwen😭😭😭
— KobyTuesday_dad💥 (@kobytuesday_dad) September 16, 2021
Hmmm...
District Colonial Court 💔💔💔
— RoDmaN (@Orth_DoxP) September 16, 2021
Kohwe worry me
— ☘️Garnett Szn (@GarNettSKM) September 16, 2021
Rest In Peace Kohwe
— FACILITI (@WanTriga) September 17, 2021
Awww,,Kohwe has passed away.may his soul rest in peace.he died on Thursday 16th September 2021.
— E. K Mensah (@EKMensah9) September 17, 2021
The moment where everyone loves you have arrived once again.
— Slightly Used Virgin 💧 (@theonlySUV) September 17, 2021
Mother Ghana when will we learn to appreciate these people when they are alive.
Kohwe rest in peace pic.twitter.com/f53auTNqrf
He was my favorite 😍 character in the series, District Colonial Court.
RIP 🪦 https://t.co/OK2dDuKiJX— iAmtheradiodiva🎧 (@RahmBesia) September 17, 2021
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