Actor Don Richard Solicits Financial Help After Selling His Assets Amid Battle With Kidney Disease
- Actor Don Richard, in a new video, solicited financial assistance from well-meaning Nigerians
- The Nollywood actor also spoke about health challenges and how he lost all of his possessions
- Richard previously shared his experience after he stopped drinking and smoking
Nollywood actor Richards Oguntimehin, aka Don Richard, has solicited financial help from Nigerians as he opens up on his health challenges.
Don Richard made the appeal in a video shared by his colleague and Talk to B show host, Biola Bayo, on Tuesday, July 29.
Source: Instagram
The Nollywood actor disclosed that he has been battling kidney disease.
He shared how all of his assets have been sold, including his car, which was bought for N1.5 million, for his treatment, adding that he has 'nothing left anymore.'
“When my wife was told about my health, she started crying. And I told her that ‘another man is a lucky man.’ I begged her to take good care of my children (twins).
“Immediately she left the hospital, she went to dispose of our house and car for my treatment. I have nothing left anymore,” Don Richard said in the video.
Source: Instagram
Biola Bayo, who shared the actor's bank account details, wrote in the caption of the video, “Don Richard has been down with a kidney in a while.”
Legit.ng recalls reporting that Don Richard spoke out about a health scare that took an unexpected turn after he stopped smoking and drinking.
The video of Don Richard soliciting for financial help is below:
Reactions as actor solicits financial help
Legit.ng compiled some of the comments from fans and well-wishers as many expressed concerns for the actor. Read them below:
temitopefash_21 said:
"True. I know Don Richard way back, he has really paid his dues. Wetin I know about am plenty… no be today, he’s a legend. May you begin to reap the fruits of your labor. Amen."
alasepe_funke wrote:
"He who doesn't fight goes to call himself a man. hmmm it is well.. May God restore you sir."
iam_ajiboyeomowunmi said:
"Don Richard you’re still the lucky man No man on earth will take your position, Allah will restored all you’ve lost."
callme_oyindamola commented:
"I was happy when I saw him again when I was watching Apere ijogbon yesterday by @kemity infact his acting skills is still top notch you’re still that lucky man and I pray and know that God will come through for you."
kaosaranojeem commented:
"My family best actor especially my daddy he loves him bck then till now he will say DON koni yen baba may GOD restore all your lost in multiple folds we love you."
am_tubel said:
"May we not know a better yesterday than today , I pray God come through for him."
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Don Richard trended over his take on married women having passwords on their phones.
The actor kicked against any married woman who uses passwords to restrict their husbands from knowing their business.
His statement sparked a huge debate on social media, with Nigerians dropping different opinions.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
