The late William Addo, The late Agnes Dewornu Akortor-Addo
The late veteran Ghanaian actor, William Addo, and his wife, Agnes Dewornu Akortor-Addo, will be laid to rest on July 4, 2026, in Tefle, Volta Region.
William Addo passed away on November 22, 2025, while his wife, Agnes Akortor-Addo, died on May 21, 2026.
According to the family, funeral activities will begin on Friday, July 3, 2026, with the conveyance of their mortal remains from the Sogakope District Hospital Morgue to the Dzavier Family House in Tefle. The family has indicated that there will be no wake-keeping.
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, a laying-in-state, viewing, and filing past will be held at the Dzavier Family House from 5:00 a.m. This will be followed by a burial service at Dzavieto in Tefle.
The couple will subsequently be interred at the Dzavier Family Cemetery in Tefle.
The final funeral rites will take place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with a thanksgiving service at House of Prayer Ministry in Tefle.
William Addo was widely known for his contributions to Ghana’s film industry and remained one of the country’s most respected veteran actors throughout his career.
By Francis Addo