Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi

Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi
Kandanarachchi in 2015
Born1947/1948
Ceylon
Died (aged 76)
Maharagama, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
Occupation
  • Singer

Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi (Sinhala: චන්ද්‍ර කුමාර කඳනාරච්චි; 1947/1948 – 26 March 2024) was a Sri Lankan singer.[1]

Career

Kandanarachchi was known for several Sinhala songs including "Ege Sinahawa Thahanam", "Pem Benda Sith Benda", "Ganga Nadee Theeraye", and "Hithe Sathuta Jiwithe".[2][3]

Death

Kandanarachchi died on 26 March 2024, at the age of 76. Prior to his death, he had been receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Maharagama.[4]

References

  1. ^ Lakehouse, Shabee (26 March 2024). "Veteran singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away". DailyNews. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Veteran singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away". NewsWire. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Chandra Kumara Kandandaarchchi passes away". Times Online. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Veteran singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 27 March 2024.