Veteran Actress Grace Nortey Passes Away at 89

Ghana’s film and theatre industry is mourning the death of veteran actress Mrs Grace Nortey, who passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 89.

The Sawyer, Nortey and allied families announced her passing in a press release issued on Thursday, August 28, describing her death as a moment of deep sorrow while expressing gratitude for the life she lived.

Mrs Nortey was widely recognised as one of the pioneers of Ghanaian theatre and cinema. Her career spanned more than five decades, during which she became a familiar face on stage and screen and entertained audiences with memorable performances.

She was part of a generation of actors who helped lay the foundation for Ghana’s modern film and theatre industry. Through her dedication to the creative arts, she earned the respect of colleagues and audiences and became an influential figure whose work continued to resonate with generations of Ghanaians.

Beyond her achievements in entertainment, Mrs Nortey was also remembered by her family as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and matriarch. Her strength, wisdom and love, they said, shaped the lives of those around her and made her the heart of the family.

Her passing marks the end of an era for a generation of Ghanaian performers whose contributions helped shape the country’s cultural and entertainment landscape. Grace Nortey leaves behind a legacy of decades of service to Ghanaian theatre and cinema, as well as memories that will continue to live on through her work.

The family has expressed appreciation to friends, colleagues, fans and well-wishers for their prayers, condolences and messages of support following her passing.

They have also appealed for privacy as they mourn their beloved matriarch. Funeral arrangements and details of her final rites will be announced in due course.

The family paid tribute to the veteran actress, saying: “Rest peacefully, Maa. A mother to our family, a legend to the nation.”