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Veteran ‘New Masquarade’ actor Clarus dies at 85 

In the sitcom, the late Clarus acted as a comical houseboy, entertaining millions of TV viewers.

• April 7, 2026
Davis Ofor (Clarus).
Davis Ofor (Clarus)[Credit: P.M.News]

A veteran actor, Davis ‘Clarus’ Ofor, who starred in the New Masquerade, one of the popular sitcoms televised on NTA in the 80s and early 90s, is dead.

He was aged of 85.

Tony Akposheri, who acted as Zacky in the sitcom, announced the demise of Clarus, in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

“Today, my heart is heavy. Davis Ofor, fondly known as Clarus from New Masquerade, is gone. We crossed into the New Year together, laughing, talking, sharing memories, and speaking hopefully about the days ahead.

“We spoke about life, about plans, about how far we had come. None of us knew that time was already counting differently for you,” Zacky wrote, posting two photos of him and the late actor.

In the sitcom, the late Clarus acted as a comical houseboy, entertaining millions of TV viewers.

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