Veteran actor Tissa Wijesurendra passes away

Veteran actor Tissa Wijesurendra passes away

May 11, 2020   06:10 pm

Veteran actor Tissa Wijesurendra has passed away at the age of 71.

He passed away while receiving treatment at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama, the director of the hospital confirmed. 

A veteran of Sri Lankan cinema, Wijesurendra was one of the most popular actors in 1970s famed for his romantic roles.

He has also involved in many dramatic roles in a career spanning four decades.

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