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The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Adutwum, says he is saddened by the death of veteran actor Ekow Blankson who passed on Monday morning at a hospital in Tema.
The minister eulogised Mr. Blankson as one of ‘Ghana’s brightest gifts’.
In a tweet, Dr. Yaw Adutwum posted that “I am gravely saddened to hear of the death of Mr. Ekow Blankson. Ghana has lost one of her brightest gifts. His talent and brilliance will be greatly missed. I convey my heartfelt condolences.”
I am gravely saddened to hear of the death of Mr. Ekow Blankson. Ghana has lost one of her brightest gifts. His talent and brilliance will be greatly missed. I convey my heartfelt condolences. pic.twitter.com/07SbnF9NKE
— Yaw Osei Adutwum (@yoadutwum) October 3, 2022
Actor John Dumelo also shared a tweet that: “RIP Mr Ekow Blankson. Rest well sir.”
RIP Mr Ekow Blankson. Rest well sir. 🙏🏿
— Farmer John (@johndumelo) October 3, 2022
Prior to his passing, the 50-year-old actor wowed Ghanaians with his incredible performances in movies such as A Woman Scorned, Pool Party, Frozen Emotion, In April, Borga, Checkmate and a host of others.
Other social media users also reacted to news of the actor’s demise:
So sad to hear of Ekow Blankson’s passing. Started enjoying his character in To Have and To Hold
— Claude Ayitey (@MrAyitey) October 4, 2022
RIP Mr. Ekow Blankson.
Death has taught me to take life easy, enjoy every moment and make the most of it.Today we are here, and the next minute we are gone. #RestWell #GhanaMovieIndustry pic.twitter.com/pTl4FeEN36
— Bridget Bonnie (@bridgebonnie1) October 3, 2022
Last time Ekow Blankson & I sat to talk, it was for #yleaderboardSeries on @Y1079FM he was such a happy soul! Sad to hear this morning he’s no more!! Rest in peace big boss! pic.twitter.com/GcSJCf0Nok
— #RevInTheMorning (@RevErskineGH) October 3, 2022
Rest Well Ekow Blankson 💔 pic.twitter.com/vtF1OZImUl
— CAPTAIN PLANET 4X4 (@CAPTAINPLANETGH) October 3, 2022
Today our colleague and friend Ekow Blankson passed on. A difficult day at the office but we choose to remember for all the good times we had with him. He was a lovely human being pic.twitter.com/WvZWSqMQdY
— Daniel Oduro (@Daniel_Oduro) October 3, 2022
We Are Indeed Here For A Good Time,
But Not Here For A Long Time.Rest In Power Ekow Blankson. pic.twitter.com/Ci5jQ2ijir
— 𝔇𝔷𝔦𝔡𝔲𝔩𝔞🦍🦁💪🏾🔥 (@Simply_miles8) October 3, 2022
