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 🚶‍♀️😔

RIP Jerry Rawlings🙏🙏🙏

— Kate Henshaw (@HenshawKate) November 12, 2020

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 🙏🏾
(Former President of Ghana) pic.twitter.com/qf6ZSAPw6l

— Ama K Abebrese (@Ama_K_Abebrese) November 12, 2020

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

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This is Sad 😢!!! PAPA J!!

A post shared by Tracey Boakye (@tracey_boakye) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:35am PST

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Ei ei ei ei 🙆🏽‍♀️ Oh YEHOWA! 😳😱

A post shared by ♀️GODDESS MZBEL♀️ (@mzbeldaily) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:47am PST

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Love u Papa Rest well What a yr!!!!!!

A post shared by Amanda.Jissih (@amandajissih) on Nov 12, 2020 at 5:11am PST

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Soo Heartbroken!! Thanks for all you’ve done for me ..Forever miss you 🙏🏿💙 Rest Well ..

A post shared by Mrs. Precious Frimpong (@fellamakafui) on Nov 12, 2020 at 5:10am PST

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Rest Well Black Star ⭐️ 🇬🇭 👑 🕊!!

A post shared by BLACK STAR ⭐️ (@kelvynboymusic_) on Nov 12, 2020 at 5:22am PST

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👑 🕊

A post shared by Son Of The Light 💡 (@blakkcedi) on Nov 12, 2020 at 5:16am PST

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You’ve served God & country as a firm charismatic leader. R.I.P former president J. J. RAWLINGS 🇬🇭🇬🇭

A post shared by The Giovani Caleb (@giovani.caleb) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:24am PST

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YOU WERE MY FAVORITE. REST WELL SIR 😫😩 💔💔💔💔💔💔

A post shared by Salma Mumin (@salmamumin) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:39am PST

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Your kind words of encouragement will forever be in my heart. I will miss you... Rest in peace my hero

A post shared by 👑Queen Afia Schwarzenegger👑 (@queenafiaschwarzenegger) on Nov 12, 2020 at 4:53am PST

Rawlings' death follows just weeks after he buried his mother Victoria Agbotui.