Family confirms death of ‘New Masquerade’ actor, Natty

Veteran actor, Romanus Amuta aka ‘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 following a protracted illness.

First son of the deceased, Dr Chukwuma Amuta, confirmed the death of the veteran actor during a telephone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu.

Chukwuma 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.

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.

He is survived by his wife Cordelia and six children.

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