Veteran actor Wimal Kumara de Costa died yesterday. He was 68. Costa died after being admitted to the Kalubowila Hospital, local media reported.
Costa was best known for characters he played in Ek Tam Ge (1980) , Eya Dan Loku Lamayek (1975), Bambaru Avith (1977), Sagarayak Mada (1980), Siripala Ha Ramanika (1977), Bandura Mal (1981), Maruwa Samaga Waase (1977) and Sihasuna (1974).
Though many know him from his work in the movies, Costa (born on July 4, 1948), began his acting career on stage.
He performed roles in plays by Sugathapala De Silva and W Jayasiri. Costa appeared in plays Dunna Dunu Gamuwe , Hitha Hondha Ammandi, Puttu, Kawuruth Enney Nahay Kora Saha Andhaya and Nattukarayo.
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