BREAKING – Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey dead

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The late Grace Nortey

Grace Nortey, a Celebrated Ghanaian veteran actress, has reportedly passed away at the age of 89.

Reports disclosed that Grace Nortey, who was commonly known as ‘Maame Gyata’ died on August 26, 2026, at the UGMC in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Reports disclosed that Grace Nortey, who was commonly known as ‘Maame Gyata’ died on August 26, 2026 at the UGMC in the early hours Wednesday.

Grace Nortey was a prominent figure in Ghanaian theatre, television and film for more than five decades, featuring in Ghana’s golden era of television and theatre.

She featured in Obra, Osofo Dadzie, Key Soap Concert Party, Cantata and Thursday Theatre.

The late Grace Nortey also featured in several notable films, like Nana Akoto, Matters of the Heart, Ties That Bind, Sinking Sands, Amakye and Dede, as well as ‘Beasts of No Nation’.

In April 2025, Grace Nortey was among veteran actors honoured at AshantiFest for their contribution to the development of the Ghanaian film industry.

Also, on February 1, 2026, Grace Nortey celebrated her 89th birthday, making a rare public appearance during the occasion.

Grace Nortey’s death marks another major loss to Ghana’s entertainment industry, following her long career that spanned generations.

She is survived by five children, including actress Sheila Nortey, who followed her mother’s footsteps into acting.

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