Fmr Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel passes away

February 27, 2024 10:19 pm

Former Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel passed away on Tuesday (Feb.27) at the age of 98, family sources told Ada Derana.

He was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo at the time of his demise.

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