A finalist of the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), James Lutterodt, has died.

James Lutterodt, Francisca Lamini and Bright Senyo Godzo became NSMQ stars when they represented Keta Senior High School (Ketasco) in 2021.

The trio's brilliance and resilience endeared them to viewers of the hit programme televised nation-wide.

Even though they ended up in third position after the highly competitive run that year, they made history as the first students representing a school in the Volta Region of Ghana to make it to the legendary NSMQ's finale.

| L-R: James Lutterodt, Francisca Lamini and Bright Senyo Godzo

Mr Lutterodt, before his demise, was an undergraduate student of University of Ghana (UG), Legon, pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

According to reports, he died as a result of food poisoning. 

His passing comes at a time he was set to travel to the USA for further studies. He was 19.

Confirming his passing, the NSMQ, on Twitter, today, Monday, July 3, 2023, has eulogised him.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Lutterodt," the NSMQ noted, lauding: "As a history-making #NSMQ2021 Keta SHTS team member, he made his school and region proud as the first school from the Volta Region at the NSMQ Final."

The NSMQ condoled: "Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."