Veteran film director Dr. Lester James Peiris passes away
Posted by Editor on April 29, 2018 - 10:43 pm
Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan film producer and film director Dr. Lester James Peiris has passed away at the age of 99.
He passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
He was born in 1919 and celebrated his 99th birthday on April 5. He was considered as the World’s most senior film producer and director.
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