Seasoned actor, Chief Lari Williams of Village Headmaster has died at the age of 81. The talented actor passed on after battling a long time illness.
Known for his roles in popular soaps such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, Mirror in the Sun. He passed away at his home in Ikom, Cross Rivers state on Sunday.
During his lifetime, he was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both on stage and screen. He was decorated with a prestigious national award, Member of the Order of Federal Republic in 2008.
Chief Lari Williams was the first president of the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria and he enjoyed a career that span over five decades.
He studied journalism in the London School of Journalism before proceeding to study English at Morley’s College and then drama at Mountview Theatre School and Straford E15 Acting School, England to become a professional actor.
Burial arrangements will be announced soon by his family.