- Comedian actor Yogot of Junka Towm TV series fame has been confirmed dead by a source close to him
- A video of the actor making signs and gestures as he was unable to speak was uploaded online
- His close source spoke about the actor’s cause of death and final moments
Ghanaian actor Osman Idris, known by his stage name in the popular TV series Junka Town, has died after a short illness.
Information about the actor’s death was confirmed by a close source.
A video of the actor depicting the impact of the disease on his health before his sudden death has surfaced online.
Source: Instagram
Yogot’s cause of death has been determined
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, Yogot was seen making gestures as he could not speak because of his illness.
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The actor was seen complaining about a neck condition which had affected his speech and made it difficult for him to eat.
According to a 233 Times report, Yogot was suffering from an anthrax on his neck. Said the source from the environment of the actor.
“He became helpless this morning and we rushed him to the Great Faith Family Clinic inside the Efua Crentsil Hospital in Effiakuma. We were at the point where he was referred to the Effia Nkwanta District Hospital when the unfortunate happened. He died this morning (June 11, 2024).”
The sudden death of the actor has shocked the Ghanaian movie community. Fans of the popular TV series have taken to social media to relive the actor’s deep moments on screen.
Tributes are pouring in for Yogot
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YEN.com.gh collected some comments in reaction to Yogot’s death.
★★SirFlex★★ said:
I thought he was doing one of his tricks.. RIPP
venash45 wrote:
Oh, that’s sad when that happened
Nurse ⚕️ Ntw3ntw3 noted:
I think he couldn’t find someone to help him with the hospital and stuff, sorry bro
kayoh_mayne said:
Watching the video you might think he’s making jokes, while he’s telling people what’s really wrong with him. Sad RIP
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Too Much, who was the main character in the show, said he believes no other Ghanaian movie could compare to the impact and popularity of Junka Town at its peak.
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Source: YEN.com.gh