Ghanaian pencilled artist, Emmanuel Apraku popularly known as Ray Styles is dead.
This was announced by television and radio personality, Giovanni Caleb today on his Twitter page.
The death of the artist follows months of battle with liver cancer.
Many Ghanaians have reacted to his death as many say Ghana has lost a huge talent.
According to sources, Emmanuel Apraku was in need of £40,000 to undergo urgent surgery.
While a GoFundMe account was set up on Wednesday, August 19 to raise $55,000 to support Emmanuel, a tweet via his handle said the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo had donated $20,000 to help cover the cost of his treatment.
The development resulted in some celebrities taking to their social media platforms to solicit funds for the talented young man.
Through the collaborative effort of social media users and celebrities his family was able to raise funds beyond the targeted £40,000 needed for the surgery.
But sources close to the family say he passed on today.
Ghana has lost a gem...you were art itself,journey well Ray...Rest In Peace🙏 pic.twitter.com/wAExaFgle8
— Triple D Deliveries (@triple_dd1) October 1, 2020
We've lost a gem💔. Rest In Peace Ray Styles🥺🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/tVEVhOx5o0
— DANNY (@daniel_ansah1) October 1, 2020
Rest In Peace : the penciled arts star, Ray Styles forever in our hearts pic.twitter.com/N8hofApTcl
— Ama Oware (@AmaOwareF) October 1, 2020
Rest In Peace FELLOW Ray.
— Katanga Fellowood (@KatangaFellows) October 1, 2020
We did our best to save you but God knows best.
RIP in the bosom of our maker.
For ever in our hearts.
Sad sad sad day. pic.twitter.com/LQhIaL9q8H
Bro, Bro, Bro. You said you were coming home. We had plans. Rest In Peace Ray. I never thought I would be typing this. You were loved Ray and I glad you were able to smell your roses while alive. Thank you to all the people who donated towards his surgery. pic.twitter.com/KLyZtaP9Mt
— du (@_KooKumi) October 1, 2020