Thespian Jith Pieris (1947-2026)

Author Lancelot | Posted on January 8, 2026 | People

January 8, 2026 (LBO) – Jith Pieris, among the most notable figures Sri Lanka’s theatre circuit, has passed away.

Kumar de Sliva paints a colourful portrait of Pieris’s life and work on the blog linked below.

https://kumardesilva.com/myblog/jith-pieris-a-thespian-matured-like-vintage-wine/