Popular singer Sunil Perera passes away
Posted by Editor on September 6, 2021 - 6:14 am
Veteran singer, musician and leader of the popular band ‘Gypsies’, Sunil Perera has passed away at the age of 68.
He had reportedly passed away, a short while ago, while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
Sunil Perera was admitted to the hospital yesterday due to a Pneumonia infection.
Last month, Perera had tested positive with COVID-19 and was discharged after he recovered from the virus.

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Rest In Peace.
You marked an honest life on Sri Lankan soils.