Veteran Actor Jackson Anthony passed away

October 9, 2023 at 7:51 AM

Sri Lankan Veteran Actor Jackson Anthony has passed away after being treated for 14 months for injuries sustained in an accident.

Jackson Anthony passed away at the National Hospital in Colombo this morning (09). He was 65 at the time of his demise. 

The Actor has been undergoing treatment at the Colombo National Hospital since an accident in July 2022.

Jackson Anthony was hospitalised after the accident in which his vehicle collided with a wild elephant in Thalawa. 

Jackson Anthony is one of the most popular artists in Sri Lanka and has won the national award for Best Actor for a record sixteen times.

He was also well-known for his immense talent and versatility as a director, producer, singer, screenwriter, television host, novelist, columnist, lyricist, historian and traveller. (NewsWire)