Udeni Jayawardena, Senior Video Cameraman and Editor of the Presidential Media Unit passed away after a brief illness on April 16, 2017.

 Jayawardena joined the Presidential Media Unit in 1998 and he was the senior-most video cameraman and video editor of the unit. Prior to joining the Presidential Media, he worked at Uniwalkers, Telecine and Swarnavahini and he was one of the most senior video cameramen in the country.

His remains will be kept at No 31, Sandunpura, Mattegoda until 9.00 a.m. on April 19 and will be moved to Jayartne Funeral Parlour thereafter and kept for public respect from 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The cremation will take place at Borella Kanatta at 6.00 p.m. on April 19.