Ghanaian actor John Dumelo, is mourning the loss of his father, Engineer John William Kudzo Anato Dumelo Snr., who passed away at the age of 75. In a heartfelt tribute on social media, Dumelo shared their last moments together, where they discussed politics, life, farming, and business, and even gossiped a bit.
Dumelo’s father offered him valuable advice ahead of his upcoming swearing-in as a member of parliament, urging him to “serve diligently in government”. Just 10 minutes after their conversation, Dumelo received a call that his father was unresponsive, and despite rushing him to the hospital, he couldn’t be saved.
The actor expressed his deep gratitude for his father’s unwavering support and guidance throughout his life, describing him as his “best friend,” “number one cheerleader,” and “father”. Dumelo’s post has been met with an outpouring of condolences from fans and colleagues, who are standing with him in solidarity during this challenging time.