Well known famous Medical Professor ,Author,Lyricist and fluent Speaker Professor Carlo Fonseka has passed away this morning (02) at the age of 86 years .
He was Born in 04th of March 1933 and received his primary and secondary education from Maristella Collage ,Negambo and Saint Joseph Collage ,Colombo respectively .
After being selected to Colombo Medical Faculty he had completed his postgraduate studies at Edinburgh University .
Professor Carlo had worked as a reputed lecturer and Professor who had taught Medical students around four decades .
He was appointed as the president of Sri Lanka Medical Council in 2012 where he held the post until 2017 .
As a prominent lyricist he penned several popular songs including "Ruduru Thuru Wwadule "m"Ratthran Duwe " and "Rosa Kusumak Pipi " songs .Professor Carlo was an active member of leftist movement and a member of Leftist Lanka Samasamaja Party (LSSP)
The late professor was one of the pioneer Anti Tobacco and Anti Alcohol activist in the country .His remains had been handed over to t he Ragama Medical Faculty this evening accordance with his request .
"May his soul rest in peace".
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