Veteran Jamaican educator and actor Ronald Goshop has died at age 72. The actor was reportedly discovered unresponsive at his house on Wednesday morning.
Goshop gained fame within the early ’90s for the character ‘Mackie’ on the hit TV present Royal Palm Estate. The character, identified for his wit and appeal, turned a family identify throughout the island, cementing Goshop’s place within the annals of Jamaican tv historical past. His work in Royal Palm Property was celebrated for its authenticity and depth, incomes him accolades and a loyal fan base.
He additionally notably appeared in The Mighty Quinn.
Goshop is remembered not just for his years of service to the theatre, but additionally the classroom, the place he spent 25 years as an educator. Goshop’s ardour for instructing was evident in his dedication to the classroom, the place he was generally known as a compassionate and galvanizing educator. He taught English and Drama, utilizing his intensive expertise in theatre to carry a dynamic and fascinating strategy to studying. Former college students bear in mind him as a mentor who not solely imparted data but additionally instilled in them a love for the humanities.
Ronald Goshop is survived by his two kids and a bunch of relations, mates, and admirers. Funeral preparations are anticipated to be introduced within the coming days.
