He was 73.

The health of Sobhitha Thera had deteriorated following a heart surgery.

He was taken to Singapore on November 03 for further treatment.

He had been under close observation by two specialist doctors and a Sri Lankan doctor.

The remains of Sobhitha Thera will be returned home as soon as possible, sources say.

Following the end of the war, he had asked the then Rajapaks aregime for a change in the executive presidency and the electoral system, and worked to field a common candidate at the last presidential election.

Given below is a song to mark Sobhitha Therea’s 70th birthday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjMpgm7Z9uI