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Top Actors Visit Family Of Late Grace Nortey

Some of the actors posing with family members of the late Grace Nortey Several of Ghana’s celebrated actors and other creatives have visited the family of veteran actress Read More... The post Top Actors Visit Family Of Late Grace Nortey appeared first on DailyGuide Network .

Top Actors Visit Family Of Late Grace Nortey

Several renowned Ghanaian actors and creatives have paid their respects to the family of the late actress Grace Nortey, who passed away on August 26, 2026 at the age of 89. The visitors included Eunice Banini, Yvonne Nelson, Akrobeto, Vicky Zugah, Dinah Gbatey, Christiana Awuni, Elaine Attoh, Haruna-Seidu-Soale Zoree, Francis Addo, and numerous others.

Guided by Zoree and Dinah Gbatey, the group spent time with the grieving family, inscribed their condolences in a Book of Condolence, and presented the family with 21 packs of bottled water. The burial date has not yet been determined, and further details will be shared with the creative community by Dinah Gbatey, serving as the liaison between the family and the artists.

Grace Nortey, affectionately known as “Maame Gyata,” had a career spanning over five decades and was a prominent figure in Ghanaian theatre, television, and film. Known for her commanding roles, she starred in popular productions such as 'Obra', 'Osofo Dadzie', 'Key Soap Concert Party', 'Cantata', 'Taxi Driver', and 'Thursday Theatre'.

Her film appearances included 'Sinking Sands', 'Ties That Bind', and the internationally acclaimed 'Beasts of No Nation'. Nortey's debut film role was in 'Juju' in 1986. Her death marks the end of a performer who connected generations of Ghanaian entertainment.

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