Comedian Annesley Dias passes away

Comedian Annesley Dias passed away last morning at his house in Kelaniya.

He was 81 years.

He became popular as Hamu Mahaththaya in the Vinoda Samaya radio drama.

Later, he acted roles in several television programs.

Dias was a student of St. Aloysius College, Dalugama and St. Joseph's College, Colombo.

His remains are lying at his residence at No. 378, Old Kandy Road, Kelaniya.

Funeral arrangements will be notified later.