Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Bradman Weerakoon, a distinguished senior civil servant and esteemed public administrator, has passed away at the age of 94.

Notably, Weerakoon served as a secretary under seven Prime Ministers and three Presidents during his illustrious career.

He joined the Sri Lanka Civil Service in 1954 and was appointed as Secretary to former Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala.

He continued to serve as Secretary to all elected Prime Ministers and Presidents until 2002.

Weerakoon received his primary education at Holy Cross College, Kalutara, and secondary education at St. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa.

He then entered the University of Peradeniya, where he earned an honours degree in Economics and Sociology.

He also received ...