Sangeeth Nipun Sanath Nandasiri who was ill for a prolonged period, passed away at his residence today (28) at age of 81.
He was the Chancellor of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka.
One of the iconic singers in Sri Lankan music, Nandasiri has received several awards for his compositions in a career spanning more than six decades.
He also composed the music to Sandamalige Kathawa, the first TV serial on Rupavahini.