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Like all Ghanaians, celebrities are shocked since news of the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings was announced.
The 73-year-old is said to have died after he contracted Covid-19 and was rushed to the intensive care unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
Many celebrities on hearing were surprised to find out the man Ghanaians had come to love and hate in equal measure had truly passed.
They have followed their post with messages expressing their condolences. Some shared photos of Rawlings' earlier days as a soldier.
See some of the reactions below;
Rawlings was one of those I thought will never die. Always seemed indestructible. #RIPJerryRawlings
— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) November 12, 2020
This 2020 ankasa
— n (@thenanaaba) November 12, 2020
The commentary from some politicians about chairman’s death is so tasteless. #RIPJerryRawlings
— n (@thenanaaba) November 12, 2020
RIP Former President Jerry John Rawlings 😔💔 pic.twitter.com/azlcV6A6OI
— Kofi Kinaata (@KinaataGh) November 12, 2020
Mehnnnn!!! 2020 🚶♀️😔
— Kate Henshaw (@HenshawKate) November 12, 2020
RIP Jerry Rawlings🙏🙏🙏
Oh Papa !!!!!! Why why why.... pic.twitter.com/RPSGVWOclq
— Goget’em (@iamedem) November 12, 2020
This morning while driving past the military base at Teshie, I was looking out at the ocean and remembering my late Romanian grandmother, and what I always recollect is how she said about J.J. Rawlings, that he was a remarkable president. And this afternoon I hear this. 💔
— Sister Deborah (@deborahvanessa7) November 12, 2020
RIP Jerry Rawlings🙏🙏🙏
— Davido (@davido) November 12, 2020
#RIP JJ .... Ghana will forever remember you Great man. 😞😞😞 pic.twitter.com/2Btx1Nh4OU
— SAMINI (@samini_dagaati) November 12, 2020
Rest well. You Inspired all of us. JJ Rawlings. 😔😔
— Nikki Samonas (@Nikkisamonas) November 12, 2020
RIP Jerry John Rawlings 🙏🏾
— Ama K Abebrese (@Ama_K_Abebrese) November 12, 2020
(Former President of Ghana) pic.twitter.com/qf6ZSAPw6l
Farewell Sir 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/uMKjbk1e9N
— Makoma 💔 (@kofi_mole) November 12, 2020
REST WELL PAPA J.😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/XpDfWJ1UIN
— RAP GODDESS (@eno_barony) November 12, 2020
REST WELL PAPA J.😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/XpDfWJ1UIN
— RAP GODDESS (@eno_barony) November 12, 2020
Damn! RIP Highest of all 🕊🕊🕊Ghana will forever be indebted to you. 🙏🏾❤️ 21 Gun Salute !!! pic.twitter.com/UWgOt37peX
— Killbeatz. (@killbeatz) November 12, 2020
Wow tomorrow is never promised ampa 🤦♂️
RIP Papa J J Rawlings pic.twitter.com/mLRMelFKXY— OPANKA 🎤🔥 (@OpankaGH) November 12, 2020
#sadDay 2020 What a year 😭 my condolences to the entire family. Rest In Peace Excellency Jerry Rawlings 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/TCQwCjVEMe
— Juliet Ibrahim (@julietibrahim) November 12, 2020
Rawlings' death follows just weeks after he buried his mother Victoria Agbotui.
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