Veteran actor Sampath Tennakoon passes away

Veteran stage and teledrama actor Sampath Tennakoon has passed away.

Sampath Tennakoon, who has left an indelible mark on the field of Sri Lankan stage drama, also contributed to the teledrama 'Divi Thura' telecast on Hiru TV.

As Isha's grandfather, the protagonist of this tele series.

Sampath Tennakoon played the role of 'Seeya Thaththa' in this drama.

Sampath Tennakoon was 62 years old at the time of his death.

Family members say that the body of the late Sampath Tennakoon will be cremated within 24 hours at his personal request.