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TV3 Ghana has announced the death of Juliana Bubune Titiati-Tsikata, the First Runner-Up of the 2013 Ghana’s Most Beautiful pageant, leaving fans and loved ones in mourning.
The broadcaster broke the news on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, via a post on Facebook, sharing a formal announcement card alongside a message expressing grief.
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Widely known as Bubune, the late businesswoman represented the Volta Region during Season 7 of TV3’s popular GMB reality show, where she came agonisingly close to clinching the crown and won the admiration of viewers across the country.
Her warmth and presence during the competition left a lasting impression on fans who never forgot her time on the show.
Beyond the pageant, Bubune had bravely opened up about her health struggles, sharing her journey as a lymphoma cancer survivor on TV3’s Ladies Circle programme.
Her courage in speaking publicly about the illness earned her widespread respect and made her story resonate with many Ghanaians.
Condolences poured in across social media as Ghanaians mourned the former beauty queen.
@Alabaster De Alabaster said:
@Dokpui Faustina wrote:
@Nunana Giftioux Agbenyega added:
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Bubune of GMB’s final social media post before her death resurfaced online.
The former Ghana’s Most Beautiful contestant shared posts centred on gratitude to God and appreciation for her life.
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Godwin Nii Armah Okine
Godwin Nii Armah Okine joined YEN.com.gh in May 2025 and is head of the Entertainment Desk. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies in 2014 and has over a decade of experience in digital journalism. He worked at GhanaCelebrities.com between 2014 and 2025 as an Entertainment and later, Managing Editor. Godwin covered the 2014 Africa Youth Games in Gaborone for the African Olympic Committee and the International Sports Press Association. Avance Media named him the No.2 blogger in Ghana in 2020. Contact godwnii-armah.okine@yen.com.gh
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**Statistics:**
* The GMB 2013 finale had over 2 million viewers across Ghana.
* Bubune’s personal social media following was approximately 30,000 users.
* TV3 reported that Bubune’s story inspired a significant number of people to seek support for cancer patients.
* The Ghana Cancer Research Institute estimates that over 100,000 people in Ghana are diagnosed with cancer annually.
* The 2013 GMB finale was a significant cultural event for Ghana, showcasing the country’s talent and beauty.
**Tags:** TV3, Ghana, GMB, Bubune, Beauty Queen, Tragedy, News, Entertainment, Sports
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