Nollywood Actor Gbenga Richards Is Dead

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The iconic actor passed away this morning after battling an unknown ailment.

The once vibrant actor, who was a force to reckon with in the 1990s and early 2000s, suffered from a series of ailments and raising money for his treatment became difficult because he had fallen on hard times.

Some of his colleagues and friends in 2021 solicited funds to cater for his treatment.

Richards’ first appearance as an actor was to represent Nigeria with Hubert Ogunde at the Second World Black and African Festival of African Culture (FESTAC) in 1977.

He also featured in blockbuster movies like ‘Sango’, ‘Mirror in the Sun’, ‘Betrayal by Love’, ‘Fighting Machine’ and a host of others.

Sadly, his son and his ex-wife broke the news of his demise this morning.