COLOMBO (News 1st) – Popular Singer and comedian Ronnie Leitch (65) passed away this morning (October 01) due to a sudden heart attack in Perth, Australia.

Chairman of the Sri Lanka Singers Association, Keerthi Pasquel confirmed that the singer had passed away while attending a show held at Perth.

Having gained fame for singing over 350 songs, Ronnie Leitch had contributed greatly to the music industry of Sri Lanka.

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