Sinhala poet, author Kiralagahawela Jayawardena is no more

Sinhala poet of Colombo era Kala booshana Kiralagahawela Martin Jayawardena passed away on Wednesday. He was 98. Kiralagahawela Jayawardena who was very popular Sinhala poet had authored a number of novels, short stories and was a radio drama playwright.

He married popular poetess Deeyagaha Chandravidanapathirana. He is the father-in-law of veteran journalist Karunathilake Handuwala. His remains lie at Jayaratne Respect in Borella and the funeral will take place at Borella cemetery, today at 5:00 p.m.

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