Nollywood actor Richard Oguntimehin, popularly known as Don Richard, has shared details of his recent health struggles, despite giving up alcohol and smoking two years ago.
In a now-viral video, the visibly leaner actor urged people to take their health seriously, revealing that he became critically ill even after making healthier lifestyle changes.
According to Richard, during his time in the hospital, he came to understand that many serious health conditions—particularly among public figures—are often linked to internal organ damage.
He warned that unhealthy habits ultimately have lasting consequences, even if one chooses to abandon them later in life.
“I got critically ill two years after I had stopped smoking and drinking alcohol,” he said.
“When I visited the general hospital, I discovered that most of the major illnesses affecting public personalities are related to internal organs such as the liver, kidneys, or lungs.
“A lot of what we consume affects us in the long run. Some people focus on making money but don’t do it wisely, because instead of enjoying the fruits of their hard work, they end up spending that money treating illnesses. That’s why you see many wealthy people depending on medication.”