LATE PRESIDENT,JOHN ATTAH MILLS |
President John Attah Mills of Ghana our African neighbors passed on yesterday at age 68. The Law Professor who was the sitting President of his beloved nation died at a Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana after falling ill. A few hours later without any unnecessary encumbrances his Former Vice-President, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in to replace him as the President of the Gold rich country. His election victory a few years ago secured Ghana's reputation as one of the most mature democracies in West Africa.
The Late President died only 5 Months to the end of his First term as President of Ghana and 3 days after his birthday, he was said to have been suffering from Throat Cancer. May his gentle soul rest in peace. We specially commiserate with our Ghanaian friends.
LATE SHERMAN HELMSLEY AKA GEORGE JEFFERSON |
Also dead is veteran Actor Sherman Helmsley. If you were one of those who grew up in the 70's & 80's you would remember the Short, African-American actor with plenty of Swagga who was known as George Jefferson in the Comedy sitcom-The Jeffersons. The 74 years old actor was said to have died in his El Paso, Texas home of unknown reasons. According to reports he had no wife and kids.
The late Sherman, assumed the role of George Jefferson in 1973 and he played the role for 15 years alongside Isabel Sanford, who was Louise 'weezy' Jefferson in the sitcom.
May the souls of the dearly departed rest in peace.
Two very special icons! Rest in perfect peace. AMEN.
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