Veteran actor, Gbenga Richards is dead

Popular Nollywood actor, Gbenga Richards has reportedly died while battling an undisclosed illness.

The veteran thespian died in the early hours of Thursday, May 12 after battling an illness undisclosed for a long time TopNaija reports.

Gbenga Richards reportedly suffered from various ailments, one was Diabetes. Recall that in September 2021 some of his colleagues rallied around, pleading to the public to help, mostly financially, unfortunately, we lost an icon to the cold hands of death today, May 12.

A popular media personality and TV Director, Femi Adewale, broke the sad news of his friend’s passing on his social media page.

“Good night Gbenga Richards. Another Bollywood icon is gone, A gem is lost. My friend and brother is gone to be with his Creator. May d Lord rest ur soul in Jesus name.” He wrote.

Gbenga Richards was one of the oldest and most talented actors in the movie industry. He is mostly for his action movies which had contributed to the growth and advancement of Nollywood, some of which are; 30 Days (2006), Darkest Night (2005) and Betrayed by Love (2004).