Nollywood actor Don Richard has opened up about a health scare that befell him after quitting smoking and drinking.
In a video captured online, he revealed that he started experiencing serious health issues two years after he had made the decision to drop his old lifestyle. The illness left him baffled, as he expected his health would improve after dropping those habits.
The actor recalled being admitted to the hospital, which made him reflect deeply about life, health, and the hidden dangers people carry inside them without knowing. He explained that many serious health problems, especially among public figures, often begin internally and show no signs until they become severe.
Don Richard added that while in the hospital, he had various conversations with doctors and realised that many common causes of death are linked to hidden issues involving major organs like the liver, lungs and kidneys. He advised people not to assume good health just because they feel fine on the outside.
In June 2023, The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) announced the indefinite suspension of Jerry Williams over his involvement with drugs. According to the statement, the association had been monitoring the situation since December till it got out of hand. The president of the Guild said Jerry ought to have been suspended a long time ago, but the Guild decided to allow him to go through minor treatments, which they claimed he defaulted.
The President stated that the actor was now a risk not only to himself but also to other actors who might be acting alongside him on set, hence why the indefinite suspension.
However, in July, the actor had finally listened to their pleas as he entered rehab. A source said the actor was at an undisclosed rehab centre where he was undergoing intensive therapy.