Prominent Ghanaian-American innovator and inventor Dr. Thomas Owusu Mensah has sadly passed away at the age of 74. Dr. Mensah’s demise occurred on March 27, 2024, at the Kumasi Catholic Hope Exchange Hospital in Ghana’s Ashanti region.
Dr. Mensah’s passing was a result of a brief illness. His family announced the news of his death to the public.
A statement from the family on March 28, 2024, disclosed that the esteemed inventor, known for his transformative contributions in telecommunications and technology, succumbed to an illness at the age of 74.
“Dr. Thomas Mensah passed away on March 27, 2024, at Kumasi Catholic Hope Exchange Hospital due to a short illness. The family is saddened to announce his death. Dr. Thomas Mensah was 74 years old,” the statement read.
Dr. Mensah made remarkable advancements in technology, particularly in the field of fiber optics, which have had a significant impact on global communication systems. His pioneering work has transformed industries and facilitated the modern age of high-speed data transmission.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mensah received numerous accolades for his groundbreaking work, earning him a reputation as one of the foremost inventors in the telecommunications and nanotechnology sectors. His legacy serves as an inspiration to aspiring young scientists and engineers, particularly those of African descent.
Further details regarding his funeral arrangements will be provided in the coming weeks.
SOURCE: twitter.com
