By Indika Sri Aravinda
Popular Sri Lankan singer Sunil Perera has died at the age of 68, his family said today.
Perera passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
The singer had tested positive for the coronavirus last month and was admitted to hospital but was later discharged after recovering.
However, Perera was admitted to hospital again yesterday due to a sudden illness.
Perera was the lead singer of the band Gypsies’ which included his brother Piyal.
Gypsies initially became popular for the songs Kurumitto and ‘Oye Ojaye’ and later None Mage Sudu None as well as Piti Kotapan None and Signore.
In the most recent times his hits included I dont know why and Koththamalli. (Colombo Gazette)
