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October 3, 2025

Singer Priya Suriyasena Passes Away at 80

Reworded Content: Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena has passed away at the age of 80 this morning. Born on October 27, 1944, he initially gained recognition as a gifted local artist under the mentorship of his poet father. Suriyasena’s career took off in the 1970s when his first four songs were aired by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), quickly catapulting him to fame. Over a remarkable five-decade career, he became a cherished figure in Sri Lankan music, creating some of the nation’s most beloved hits, including “Atha Ranviman,” “Mata Wasana,” “Adaraneeya Neranjana,” “Ratakin Eha,” and “Sudu Paravi Rena.”

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