Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Veteran Sri Lankan actor Nalin Pradeep Udawela has passed away at the age of 56.

Family sources said he died while receiving treatment at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama.

Udawela, widely respected for his contribution to theatre, television and cinema, was regarded as one of the most versatile performers of his generation.

Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by his family in the coming days.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....