Popular TV presenter Hema Nalin Karunaratne has passed away at his private residence. 

Karunaratne, who rose to fame due to a TV show he hosted for Rupavahini 'Nawayayi Paha', was 55 at the time of his demise. 

He later worked as a Director of Swarnavahini, owned by the EAP. 

His funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.