This afternoon, Ghanaians were hit by sad news from the movie industry.
Veteran actor, Prince Yawson, popularly known as Waakye passed on.
He is said to have died at the 37 Military Hospital after an illness.
Fans of the actor have taken to social media to eulogise the 52-year-old.
Many are also sharing their fondest memories of Waakye and the joy he brought to homes during the peak of his career.
Find more reactions below:
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
Tomorrow, I’m not eating waakye due to the death of our dear brother Prince Yawson.
— MINGLE (@mingle_tweets) 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
Prince Yawson a.k.a waakye has pass on Rest In Peace sir pic.twitter.com/MAgV7OElMb
— Katalyst (@kobbykatalyst1) August 2, 2022
BREAKING NEWS Prince Yawson Waakye pic.twitter.com/tucH1tCXwV
— Yaw Mali (@mali_yaw) August 2, 2022
Prince Yawson AKA Waakye is dead. Rest In Peace.. Thanks for the Memories pic.twitter.com/RONQUsfBpS
— Rex (@RexfordKingsley) August 2, 2022
Prince Yawson popularly known as Waakye is dead. Rest In Perfect Peace Efo
— C O R R O S I V E (@yawdevil_) August 2, 2022
Another Ghanaian movie legend has passed on. Rest in peace Prince Yawson aka Waakye
— JO ☆ (@skulsonofficial) August 2, 2022
Rest well Mr. Prince Yawson ‘Waakye’ you did your best for mother Ghana. Until we meet again. pic.twitter.com/kAtqkWlalC
— Benjamin Effah Amponsah (@Sir_Benjaminn) August 2, 2022
Prince Yawson / Waakye pic.twitter.com/zO1bA3skoD
— Fiifi Adinkra (@fiifiadinkra) August 2, 2022
Source: myJoy