Veteran actor Solomon Sampah dead

Veteran Ghanaian actor Solomon Sampah has died.

Mr Sampah succumbed to an illness on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was 70 years old.

Known for his grey beard, Solomon Sampah was most famed for the 'Original Hacks' TV commercial in the 1990s.

The veteran actor also starred in several Ghanaian movies and drama series.

His passing was confirmed to ClassFMonline.com by his eldest son.