Sad! The icons are leaving in droves! While Nigerians are still recovering from the shock of the death of three actors last year (Enebeli Elebuwa, Pete Eneh and Akin Ogungbe) and two AGN officials last week, another thespian has left the stage. Veteran actor, Justus Esiri has passed on.

The Nollywood legend who became popular in the early 80′s in the classic TV series, Village Headmaster died on Tuesday night after a short-time battle with an undisclosed ailment.

He was the father of Mavin Records artiste,

Dr Sid.

May his soul find repose