Veteran actor Wimal Kumara de Costa passed away yesterday at the age of 68.

He died after being admitted to the Kalubowila Hospital, hospital sources said.

Wimal Kumara De Costa was best known for characters he played in Ek Tam Ge (1980) , Eya Dan Loku Lamayek (1975), Bambaru Avith (1977), Sagarayak Mada (1980), Siripala Ha Ramanika (1977), Bandura Mal (1981), Maruwa Samaga Waase (1977) and Sihasuna (1974).

Though many know him from his work in the movies, Costa began his acting career on stage.