By Chigozie Chuks
Popular Actor of the old Village Headmaster, Chief Lari Williams has died after a protracted illness.
A statement from his families said Actor Williams who was also a star in Nollywood died on Sunday at his home in Ikom, Cross River state.
He was the first president of Actors’ Guild of Nigerian with a career that spanned over five decades.
Chief Williams who received national honour, Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2008, studied Journalism at the London School of Journalism.
He later studied English language at Morley College and then drama at the Mountview Theastre 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 said.
