Sri Lankan singer Sunil Perera passes away at 68 from Covid-19 complications


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Sunil Perera entertained generations of Sri Lankans with captivating songs, but won their minds and hearts with his outspoken comments against social injustice, corruption, racism and suppression of democracy. Photo: AP

Singer and musician Sunil Perera entertained generations of Sri Lankans with captivating songs, but won their minds and hearts with his outspoken comments against social injustice, corruption, racism and suppression of democracy.

Sunil, a versatile singer, musician, composer and entertainer, died of apparent complications from Covid-19. He was 68.

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