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.