COLOMBO (News 1st); Berty Goonetileke, who won the hearts of Sri Lankan fans as a comedian and actor, passed away on Sunday (6).

The funeral of veteran actor Berty Goonetileke will take place at the Borella Cemetery on Monday (7) afternoon.

His remains will be placed at a florist in Borella from 9 am to 5 pm.

He was 97 years old at the time of his death.

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