Veteran Nollywood actor, Romanus Amuta, popularly known as ‘Natty’ in the foremost soap, ‘New Masquerade’ is dead.
The New Masquerade’ was a Nigerian sitcom that aired on the Nigerian television network from the 1980s until the mid-1990s.
He died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the age of 79 after a protracted sickness.
Chukwuma Amuta, the first son of the deceased, confirmed the death of the actor in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu.
Amuta described the actor as a caring father who did his best to raise his children.“Yes! My father died this morning in Lagos after a protracted illness,” he said.
NAN reports that the deceased hailed from Ukana in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
He worked with Daily Times Newspapers before venturing into the movie Industry.
His flourishing career suffered a setback after he had a stroke in 2009.
At the time, rumours circulated that he had died but his family dismissed the claims.
Amuta also acted in some Nollywood movies including Lion Finger in 2003, Eagles Bride in 2005 and Ijele in 1999.
He is survived by his wife, Cordelia and six children.
Nollywood Actor, Romanus Amuta dies.
