Popular Singer And Comedian Ronnie Leitch Passes Away In Australia Due To Sudden Illness

Popular singer and comedian Ronnie Leitch has passed away in Perth, Australia, early this morning. 

Leitch had been 65 at the time of his demise due to a sudden illness. 

Sources close to him said the singer traveled to Australia to attend a musical show and he was scheduled to return to the country this evening. 

His carer spanned for nearly four decades and he was a much-loved personality among music lovers in Colombo. 

He often performed with Gypsies, a popular band formed by Sunil Perera, although he never became a permanent member of the music band. He also sung many duets with Corrine Almeida. 

In addition to his music career, Leitch also appeared in several films and teledramas.