Nollywood actor Romanus Amuta passes away

Veteran Nollywood actor, Romanus Amuta has passed away after battling a protracted illness.

Amuta, 79, who made waves after he played Natty in the popular 80’s sitcom “New Masquerade”, was pronounced dead on Wednesday.

His son, Chukwuma Amuta confirmed the death of the veteran Nollywood actor in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu.

According to him, Amuta is best described 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.

He is survived by his wife, Cordelia, and six children.