Veteran model, actress and pageant trainer Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana has passed away at age 46 following a sudden illness. She collapsed at home and was taken to National Hospital in Colombo, where she died hours after hosting a pageant event.
Chulpadmendra Kumarapathirana, a well-established figure in Sri Lanka's modelling and entertainment industry, has died at the age of 46. According to reports, she fell suddenly ill while at home and was rushed to the National Hospital in Colombo, where she subsequently passed away.
Kumarapathirana built a diverse career spanning multiple areas of entertainment. She initially gained prominence as an actress through her television work, particularly her role in the teledrama "Wahinna Muthu Wessak." She later transitioned into the fashion and modelling industry, where she became a recognized personality. In recent years, she was also active as a pageant trainer and event host.
Remarkably, her death occurred just hours after she had successfully hosted a pageant event at Waters Edge. Her involvement in industry activities remained consistent until her sudden collapse, which has shocked the modelling and pageant communities. While a heart attack is suspected as the cause, according to NewsWire, the exact cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed by medical authorities.
Kumarapathirana had maintained an active presence in pageant-related events and modelling activities until the time of her death, demonstrating her continued commitment to the industry she helped shape.