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  "id": 3556600,
  "title": "Veteran actress Grace Nortey dies at 89",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/veteran-actress-grace-nortey-dies-at-89-3556600",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:48:56.000Z",
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  "summary": "Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey, a pioneer of the country's theatre, television, and film industry, has died at the age of 89. Known for her commanding female characters and nicknamed \"Maame Gyata,\" she starred in numerous Ghanaian productions and international films, including the 2015 Netflix film Beasts of No Nation. Nortey's career spanned over five decades, earning her multiple awards and recognitions for her contributions to Ghana's creative industry. She was married to the late Daniel Nortey and had five children, including actress Sheila Nortey.",
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