Popular actress Damitha Saluwadana has passed away, at the age of 67.

Siwamma Dhanapala, Sergeant Nallathambi, Baba Nona, Baisage Wadiya are some of the stage dramas she acted in. She also contributed to the Sinhala Cinema by acting in Hangi Hora, Naralowa Holman, Somi Boy, Ran Kevita 2. Damitha also has acted in several tele-dramas.

Her remains are currently being kept at a public funeral house in Piliyandala. Her final rites will be held at the Thumbowila burial grounds on Sunday.

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