Popular Nollywood actor, Romanus Amuta known for playing Natty in ‘New Masquerade’, is dead.
He was 79.
His first son Chukwuma Amuta disclosed that his father died early hours of Wednesday after battling a protracted ailment.
“Yes! My father died this morning in Lagos after a protracted illness,” he said.
Amuta an indigene of Ukana in Udi LGA of Enugu state, began his career with the Daily Times newspaper before going into the movie industry.
Amuta came into the limelight after featuring in the ‘New Masquerade’ — which was one of the most popular TV series in the 80s.
He also featured in several Nollywood movies including ‘Lion Finger’ (2003), ‘Eagles Bride’ (2005) and ‘Ijele’ (1999).
His blistering career suffered a setback after he had a stroke in 2009.
At the time, rumours suggesting he had died swirled on numerous occasions but his family dismissed the claims.
In 2014, Chukwuma had refuted such a claim.
“I am surprised to hear such a fallacious rumour. It is true that my dad had a stroke some five years ago, that is 2009. Presently, he is clinically stable and he is recovering well,” he had said.
Amuta is survived by Cordelia, his wife, and six children.
