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27/08/2026
Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey has reportedly passed away at age 89. Reports say she died in the early hours of W...
26/08/2026

Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey has reportedly passed away at age 89. Reports say she died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). She was born on February 1, 1937.

Affectionately known as "Maame Gyata" (Mother Lion), Nortey was a pioneer of Ghanaian theatre, TV and film with a career spanning over five decades. She became a household name during the golden era of Ghanaian television with roles in Obra, Osofo Dadzie, Taxi Driver and films including Juju, Sinking Sands and Netflix's Beasts of No Nation.

She was celebrated for her commanding portrayals of strong-willed, outspoken women who challenged patriarchy and injustice. She is survived by five children, including actress Sheila Nortey. Her passing marks the end of an era for Ghana's creative industry.

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