Nollywod has reportedly lost an icon in the person of Gbenga Richards to the cold hands of death.
The veteran movie star is said to have died this morning May 12, 2022, after battling an ailment.
Richards, who was once a vibrant actor is said to have fallen on hard times and had difficulty raising funds to treat his ailments.
On May,15,2021, the late Gbenga Richards had taken to his official Instagram page to share a photo of himself recovering.
In his caption he wrote:
“Hola familia. This is my recovery pix. Am in the city of refuge. #its a privilege i have a part to play in this world.
During his lifetime, Gbenga Richards featured in blockbuster movies such as Sango, Mirror in the sun, and Betrayal of Love, to mention a few. May his soul rest in peace.
The late actor during his lifetime was a poet, playwright, and celebrated actor both in live theatre and on screen, earning him a prestigious national honor.
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