14 Facts About Ronnie Leitch

Largely popularized as a comedian, Leitch gained fame for singing over 350 songs, most notably "Thattaya" and "Kauda Bole Alice".

Ronnie Leitch's father died on 26 December 2017 and the funeral took place on 27 December at 4:00 PM at the Mount Lavinia Cemetery.

Ronnie Leitch married his childhood sweetheart Yvette in 1986, and is the father of daughter Keshia and son Keshan.

Ronnie Leitch met Yvette first in 1974 in Bellanvila, when their homes were situated in close proximity to each other.

Since the age of eight, Ronnie Leitch made his foray into the entertainment industry by participating in an All Island Talent Contest.

Ronnie Leitch worked in the Defense Ministry for six years at the time of his daughter's birth.

Ronnie Leitch engaged with many musical bands in the early 1980s, such as Pioneers, Haze, Super Golden Chimes and Super Stars.

Ronnie Leitch had his first overseas tour in 1986 with Super Stars.

Ronnie Leitch performed the song by invitation of The Gypsies band leaders Sunil Perera and Piyal Perera.

Ronnie Leitch performed in many duets with Corrine Almeida and Mariazelle Gunathilake, which became popular hits such as "Atha Mita Kasi Panam".

Apart from acting and singing, Ronnie Leitch entered television hosting with the children's program Poddange Weda which was telecasted by Sirasa TV in 2016.

Ronnie Leitch was an active social activist where he was involved in charity work and donations all across the country.

On 7 August 2010, he performed a musical night A Roaring Evening with Ronnie Leitch organized by The Lions Club of Athurugiriya Millennium City to raise the funds for financing community service projects.

Ronnie Leitch died on 1 October 2018 in Perth, while on a musical tour of Australia.