The Actors Guild of Nigeria on Monday commiserated with the family of late Nollywood veteran, Lari Williams, following the actor’s death.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement signed by popular actress and communications director of the guild, Monalisa Chinda, the late actor’s death was described as a colossal loss to Africa’s creative industry.
Williams, who was famous for his roles in hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun, died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Ikom, Cross River State, aged 81.
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 AGN and had a career that spanned over five decades.
Mourning the late actor, AGN said, “With heart full of deep sorrow but total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing away of our first National President and veteran Actor, Chief Lad Williams, who passed on Sunday, 27th February 2022.
