Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Lari Williams is dead.
The veteran who was famous for his roles in various hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Mirror in the Sun and Ripples died at the age of 81 at his home in Ikom, Cross River state on February 27, 2022 after a prolonged illness.
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This was made known via a press statement issued by the family members to newsmen.
During his lifetime, Williams was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both in live theatre and on screen, earning him a prestigious national honour; Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008.
Chief Williams was the first president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria and had a career that spanned over five decades.
After studying Journalism at the London School of Journalism, he proceeded to study English at Morley College and then drama at the Mountview Theatre School and Stratford E15 Acting School, England to become a professional actor.
“He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Burial arrangements will be announced soon,” the statement read.