Seen here is UNP member Karu Jayasuriya paying his last respects to the remains of late veteran actor H.A. Perera today. Mr. Perera (59) died yesterday (February 5) in hospital after a brief illness. He was a veteran of stage, tele drama and film and popularly known for his role in the tele drama ‘Doo Daruwo’ as Mudalali. The funeral will be held at the Madampitiya cemetery in Modera at 5.00 pm on Sunday, February 7. Pics by Varuna Wanniarachchi

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A tearful farewell