Popular singer Sunil Perera passes away

Veteran singer, musician and leader of the popular band ‘Gypsies’, Sunil Perera passed away yesterday. He was 69.

He passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

Sunil Perera tested positive for COVID-19 last month and was only recently discharged after recovering. However, he had been readmitted to hospital yesterday due to a sudden illness.

Ivor Sylvester Sunil Perera, popularly known as Sunil Perera was a veteran of the Sri Lankan music industry and a much-loved figure among artistes and fans alike.