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Bernice Offei battled dementia for five years before death, former manager reveals

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Veteran gospel singer Bernice Offei had been battling dementia for about five years before her death at age 63, her former manager, Kwasi Ernest, has revealed. According to him, the condition affected the singer’s memory and ability to carry out everyday activities, eventually contributing to the circumstances surrounding her disappearance before she was found. Speaking in an interview on Max TV to confirm the singer’s death, Kwasi Ernest explained that Bernice Offei’s dementia had progressed to a point where she could become disoriented and struggle to find her way home.

First report: ‘Life Is Short’ gospel music hitmaker Bernice Offei dies at 63 — myjoyonline.com, 2d