The Nollywood industry has
just lost a popular Veteran, actor Lari Williams.
Lari passed on Sunday after a
long illness at his home in Ikom, Cross River State.
His family disclosed his death
via a statement: “He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Burial arrangements will be announced soon.”
The late 81-year-old was
famous for his role in soap operas such as Village
Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in
The Sun.
Williams, during his lifetime, was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both in live theatre and on
screen.
He earned him a prestigious
national honour-Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008.
Williams was the first
president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria and had a career that spanned over
five decades.
He studied Journalism at the
London School of Journalism.
After that, Williams 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.
