The death of Mercy Little Smith has left TV and advertisement star Kwame Dzokoto deeply saddened as he mourns the loss of his "dear" colleague.While the exact cause of Mercy Little's passing remains unknown, Dzokoto acknowledged her resilience, stating she "fought so well" to battle "this health condition."He also noted that her death would be "a shock" to President-elect John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

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"He wanted you to overcome it. So when he heard the news about your condition, he invested so much [in] your bills. Just [so you can] survive it. We are shattered. Life is like a stage play and you've played your part," the actor and comic consoled himself."Ghana will always remember you for your memorable performances and the impact you've made on film and culture as an actress," he said in a Facebook post.

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Known for her role as Benyiwaa in the popular TV series Efiewura, Mercy Little Smith captured the hearts of many as the on-screen wife of Kwame Dzokoto's character.Although of Liberian descent, she was lovingly raised by a Ghanaian family in Takoradi, the same city that propelled Dzokoto to national recognition.

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