Who Is Lari Williams Wife? Lari Williams was a well-known actor who died at the age of 81 following a lengthy illness. The actor died at his home in Ikom, Cross River State, according to a statement released by his family.
Lari Williams was a Nigerian actor best known for his roles in blockbuster soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in the Sun. He was awarded the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008 for his efforts.
Williams went to the London School of Journalism, Morley College, and Mountview Theater School and Stratford E15 Acting School in England to study journalism, English, and acting.
The actor, who had a two-year teaching contract with the University of Calabar (UNICAL) to teach drama and acting, especially speaking and acting, has died in his hometown of Ikom, Cross-River.
Was Illness Lari Williams Cause Of Death?
According to some sources online, Lari Williams’s cause of death was from an undisclosed illness. His family said funeral arrangements would be informed later.
Williams was the first president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and had held office for more than 50 years. While he was in England he set up a group named Calabash Artists.
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He attended CMS Grammar School, Lagos. He is the first actor to ever perform on top of Zuma Rock at Abuja FCT, 1,200 feet high, in which he composes a poem by his late friend, Mamaman Vatsa, saying, “A bird singing in the rain”.
Lari developed an interest in theater at Morley College, Mountview Theater School in London, and then went on to study at the University of Iowa in the United States.
Who Is Lari Williams Wife?
Lari Williams didn’t disclose any information about his wife while he was alive as he was very successful to maintain a private lifestyle away from the media and the limelight.
With Gratitude to God for a life well lived , the death has been announced of Mr Lari Williams , MFR and 1st President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
He was the running mate to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti under the Movement of the People political party Presidential ticket of 1983.
RIP pic.twitter.com/qVqEXJwLk9— Olayinka Oluwakuse (@OmoEkoPataaki) February 28, 2022
When the political party, The Movement of the People (MOP) was formed in 1983, Williams was the vice-president of the organization as he gained much experience in politics.
He died on Sunday 27 February 2022, at his home in Ikom, Cross River State after a long battle with an unknown disease.
Lari Williams Age And Biography Explored
Lari Williams was 81 years old at the time of his passing as he was a poet, playwright, and well-known actor both in live and on-screen theater, which earned him international acclaim in 2008.
GOOD NIGHT UNCLE LARI…
Pix of the last time the consumate dramatist, performance poet, drummer, and writer Uncle Lari Williams visited to recieve an autographed copy of my book on PIONEERS OF NOLLYWOOD where I featured him. Adieu Legend of the stage and screen. Bye Sir! pic.twitter.com/EY2SYyq9l1— Husseini Shaibu, Ph.D (@igalaman) February 28, 2022
Some of Williams’s published works include plays such as Black Currant, Storm Baby, Kolanut Junction and Heartlines.
His family, friends are very saddened to hear about this tragic news as many condolences and tributes are seen online for him.
Last Updated on February 28, 2022 by 247 News Around The World
