(Reuters) - Ghana's President John Atta Mills has died

 

 (Reuters) - Ghana's President John Atta Mills has died, according to a statement sent by the president's office to Reuters on Tuesday.

 

"It is with a heavy heart...that we announce the sudden and untimely death of the president of the Republic of Ghana," the statement said.

It said the president, 68, died a few hours after being taken ill but no further details were given.

Today we are with you Ghana. What a loss of a remarkable man, President John Atta Mills. Hope other Ghanian Presidents build on your legacy. Rest In Peace.