Popular singer and comedian Ronnie Leitch has passed away in Perth, Australia, early this morning. 

Leitch had been 65 at the time of his demise due to a sudden illness. 

Sources close to him said the singer traveled to Australia to attend a musical show and he was scheduled to return to the country this evening. 

His carer spanned for nearly four decades and he was a much-loved personality among music lovers in Colombo. 

He often performed with Gypsies, a popular band formed by Sunil Perera, although he never became a permanent member of the music band. He also sung many duets with Corrine Almeida. 

In addition to his music career, Leitch also appeared in several films and teledramas.