Veteran actor, Romanus Amuta, famous for playing the role of “Natty” in the popular soap opera, “New Masquerade” is dead. The “New Masquerade” was one of the most popular soaps of the 1980s.

Amuta died on February 9, 2022, at the age of 79 after a protracted sickness.

The first son of the deceased, Chukwuma Amuta confirmed the death of the veteran Nollywood 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.

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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.

Amuta also acted in some Nollywood movies including “Lion Finger” in 2003, “Eagles Bride” in 2005 and “Ijele” in 1999.

Natty’s career suffered a setback after he suffered a stroke in 2009. At the time, rumours trended on the internet that he had died.

However, in 2014, Chukwuma dismissed the rumours.

“I am surprised to hear such a fallacious rumour. It is true that my dad had stroke some five years ago, that is 2009. Presently, he is clinically stable and he is recovering well,” he had said.

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

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