The final rites of Mercy Edirisinghe, a multi- talented actress is to be held on Wednesday.

Her remains are placed at her residence in Ambepussa. The remains of Mercy Edirisinghe were brought to her residence in Ambepussa, Warakapola on Tuesday.

The final rites are to be conducted on Wednesday at the Public Roman Catholic Cemetery in Ambepussa, Warakapola .

Mercy Edirisinghe, who was hospitalised for a prolonged period of time passed away while receiving treatment at a Private Hospital in Gampaha. She was 68 at the time of her demise.

A talented actress with over sixty stage productions and twenty films to her name, she also starred in eight tele-dramas.

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