Veteran Actor and Comedian Berty Gunathilake passes away

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Veteran Sri Lankan actor and comedian Berty Gunathilake passed away this (06) morning, at the age of 97.

Known for his uncanny performance in the all-time favourite Sri Lanakn hit comedy show ‘Vinoda Samaya,’ Gunathilake was a pioneer in cinema, television and theatre as an actor and a performer.

He was receiving treatment at the Kahawatte Base Hospital at the time of his demise.

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