Popular actress Anusha Sonali has passed away at the age of 47 earlier today (28).

She had passed away while receiving treatment at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital – Kalubowila.

Sonali was popularly known for her roles in a number of movies including Wisidela, Daru Upatha, Mamath Gahaniyak and Sundara Warada.

In 1995, she won the Sarasaviya Award for Best Emerging Actress for her debut performance.