Veteran actor Mawuli Semevo has passed away, according to a report by myjoyonline.com.
He is reported to have died at Ridge Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2025, while receiving treatment after suffering burns from a fire accident about a week ago.
On February 8, 2025, Judith Addison of Beyond Burns International, a dedicated non-profit organization committed to advocating for and supporting burn survivors, reported that Mawuli had been involved in a fire accident and was in critical condition.
“Beyond Burns International received an SOS that something unfortunate had happened. We came here today and found that veteran actor Mawuli Semevo had been severely burned in a fire accident. I visited him, and his life is hanging in the balance,” Judith said in a video report posted on their social media pages.
She reported that the 63-year-old Mawuli had been sleeping in his house when it caught fire.
“He has suffered burns on up to 44% of his body. He has respiratory injuries and cannot breathe properly.
This is very serious. From his head to his legs, everywhere was burned, and he has lost all his hair,” she further stated.
The gifted actor was renowned for his flawless performances in both film and theater. He played roles in movies such as A Stab in the Dark, Harvest at 17, Escape of Love, The Good Old Days: The Love of AA, and Like Cotton Twines.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
