Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Lari Williams is dead.
According to a statement by his family, he died at the age of 81 following a long illness.
He gave up the ghost peacefully on Sunday at his home in Ikom, Cross River State.
“He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Burial arrangements will be announced soon,” the statement read.
Before his death, Chief Lari Williams was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both in live theatre and on screen. He earned the prestigious national honour; Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008.
The deceased was the first president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria and had a career that spanned over five decades.
Williams was also famous for his roles in hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen
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