A veteran Sri Lankan actor Alexander Fernando passed away
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Apr 29, 2020 01:32
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A veteran Sri Lankan actor and stunt director Alexander Fernando passed away on Wednesday (29). He was 80 at the time of his demise.
He had been receiving treatment at Colombo National Hospital when he passed away.
He was admitted to the Ragama Teaching Hospital a few days ago due to a sudden heart attack and was later transferred to the Colombo National Hospital.
Being a national wrestling champion, he has represented Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Games in 1962 and was qualified for the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Fernando also took part in Asian Games in 1966.
Alexander Fernando has acted in about 100 films during a period of close to 50 years.
Among these films are Yakadaya, Hithuwoth Hithuwamai, Saradielge Putha and Christhu Charithaya, Haara Lakshaya, Saradiyelge Putha, Rajagedara Paraviyo, Thushara, Veeduru Gewal, Hondata Hondai, Lassana Kella and Surayangeth Suraya.
