Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his condolences on the passing of music icon Latha Walpola.

In a post shared on his official Facebook account, former President Rajapaksa stated that as seniors depart with time, an entire era is gradually coming to an end.

Except from the condolence message of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is as follows:

"Elders depart. With time, an era comes to an end. My life has been spent in politics, and therefore many people view what we say and do through a political lens. However, everything is not politics. The notes we share are not merely traditional political statements. Within them lie our memories, experiences, emotions and above all, the respect we hold for tho...