Popular Nigerian veteran Nollywood actor, poet and playwright Chief Lari Williams has been confirmed dead at the age of 81.
Williams became famous for his roles in major soap operas such as the Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun. He died on Sunday February 27, at his home in Ikom, Cross River State.
The showbiz impresario who was also awarded the prestigious national honour; Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008, was the first president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria and had a career that spanned over five decades cutting across the genres.