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Official Statement from the Family of Nollywood Legend Justus Esiri on His Death
Here is an official statement from the family of Justus Esiri on his death:
We are heart broken as we announce the passing of Chief Justus Esiri OON popularly known as the “Village Headmaster”, following a complication from Diabetes.
Chief Justus Esiri OON, was a loving husband, father, grand father, brother, uncle and friend. An Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), The OtunAmuludun of the Source in Ile-IfeOsun State,and Veteran Nollywood Actor.
He died in the late hours of the 19th of February 2013. Chief Esiri, born on the 6th November 1942 hailed from OriaAbraka, Delta State. He was a strong believer in family values, and a great supporter of Nollywood.
While we mourn the loss of a great man we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to the youth to work hard to achieve their dreams, and play their own part in building a greater nation.
For those who may ask what they can do to honour Chief Justus Esiri, we simply request that you honour his example of service, accomplishment and modesty and the next time you turn on your Television and see his face we ask that you keep his memory alive.
He survived by wife, Mrs Omiete Esiri, Children, Mrs OphliaEdewor, Mrs Ejiro Efijemueh, Mr Justus Esiri Jnr, Dr Sidney Esiri (Dr Sid), Mr Andrew Esiri, Miss Tobor Esiri and Grand Children.
Dr. Sidney Esiri and George Esiri
For the Esiri Family.
ebrufles
February 25, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Rest in peace sir
Inebaby
February 25, 2013 at 3:05 pm
May his soul RIP, Amen!
dee one
February 25, 2013 at 3:13 pm
May his soul rest in peace….one of my fav actors.
Obi
February 25, 2013 at 3:45 pm
RIP Oke-Madu.
mulota moses
February 25, 2013 at 4:06 pm
M.H.S.R.I.P.
Ib
February 26, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Please show some respect and type out the full words. This is just disrespectful. Not everything needs to be copied.
May your soul rest in peace Sir.
Clement
February 25, 2013 at 5:09 pm
R.I.P
Joyce
February 25, 2013 at 5:28 pm
RIP good actor
Sring
February 25, 2013 at 5:29 pm
R.I.P. J.E.
Stella Kashmoney
February 25, 2013 at 5:32 pm
RIP Sir. God bless the dead.
Lynda Inde
February 25, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Definitely one of my favourite artist, rest in perfect peace Mr. NONSENSE… I’ll miss ur great act always very real n serious…
BrownSugah
February 25, 2013 at 7:04 pm
We miss you Sir! One of Nollywood’s Veterans who will be fondly remembered by us all! I never knew you acted as “The Village Headmaster” not until now. No wonder your strict stance in nollywood scripts when you had to act as a father. LOL….You will be missed greatly Sir! Fare thee well!!!
Solomon Oyinke
April 2, 2018 at 10:25 pm
I just watch one of his movies, and really felt his absence.. May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace..Amen
Purpleicious Babe
February 25, 2013 at 9:54 pm
He was a great actor… He will be missed
Choice
February 25, 2013 at 10:51 pm
RIP Sir!
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February 26, 2013 at 12:33 am
rest in peace father
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February 26, 2013 at 12:35 am
rest in peace
Miss Mo
February 26, 2013 at 3:44 am
R.I.P.P. Mr Village Headmaster
brenda
February 26, 2013 at 9:18 am
R.I.P father you will be missed
kamokoi
February 26, 2013 at 10:19 am
MHSRIP
Julien K. Yusuf
February 26, 2013 at 10:28 am
I’ll missd u gr8ly,V headmaster. May God grand eternal rest n grant d family fortitude 2 bear d lost,Amen!
faith
February 26, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Rest in peace mr j. E.
Mimi
February 27, 2013 at 3:19 am
Oh R.I.P
Duke Aji
March 5, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Sir,I am touched by the news of your death, I never knew my man has passed on until now I discovered about it in the internet. Ohh I will really miss you sir!! May your gentle and humorous soul rest in the bosom of the Lord almighty.
Godwin
March 6, 2013 at 9:03 am
I have lost my beloved actor! your film Wasted years will ever remind me of you! may your soul rest in peace, until that day of account when we shall all meet again.
Vaida
March 7, 2013 at 9:29 am
He was one of the best actors. May his soul rest in peace.
Danjuma Titus
March 7, 2013 at 12:54 pm
i have loost one of my legentry actor, may his soul rest in peace, amen.
Ekwoge Evaristus Enomba Enongene
April 9, 2013 at 10:55 pm
Rest In Peace Mr. Justus Esiri.
You were one of the best. Sorry, I just heard of your passing away today. Your Cameroonian Fans will all miss you. Good bye.