{
  "id": 16637164,
  "title": "Actor and scriptwriter Anthony Blackmore Ayivor passes on",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/actor-and-scriptwriter-anthony-blackmore-ayivor-passes-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:35:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/actor-and-scriptwriter-anthony-blackmore-ayivor-passes-on/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The film industry mourns the loss of celebrated actor and scriptwriter Anthony Blackmore Ayivor, according to the National Film Authority (NFA). The NFA announced his passing in a social media post, calling it a significant loss to Ghana's film industry. Prior to his death, Ayivor served as President of the Volta Movie Makers Association of Ghana (VMMAG). He was known for his significant contributions to Ghanaian cinema, with a particular focus on using film as a tool for education and social change. Ayivor was also instrumental in the launch of Ghana Cinema Week in the Volta Region in 2024, an initiative aimed at promoting Ghanaian films and strengthening the local film industry. The NFA extended its heartfelt condolences to Ayivor's family, friends, colleagues, and members of VMMAG, recognizing his invaluable contributions to the film fraternity. They expressed their deep sorrow at his passing, affirming that his memory will forever remain with them and his work will be remembered.",
  "summary": "The film industry has been thrown into mourning following the demise of renowned actor and scriptwriter Anthony Blackmore Ayivor. The National Film Authority (NFA) announced the death in a social media post describing his passing as a loss to the country’s film industry. Until his passing, Mr Ayivor was the President of the Volta Movie […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}