The interment of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola will take place at Borella General Cemetery on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, following the paying of final respects at Independence Square, family sources confirmed.
Latha Walpola passed away last night (27) at the age of 92. Born in Mount Lavinia in 1934, she made her debut on Radio Ceylon in 1946 at the age of 12.
During her illustrious career, she recorded over 6,000 songs, including pieces in foreign languages. Walpola is revered as the eternal “Queen of Songs” in Sri Lankan cinema.
