Jith with his signature “plebeian-looking” cap was one of the illustrious Pieris family, and, like his Grand-Uncle Harold Pieris, was a sensitive and gentle artiste. Said fellow thespian and producerJehan Aloysius:“Jith taught me so much about theatre and life. I hope I’ve done him proud.”The irrepressible Anuruddha Fernando, thespian and radio personality shared:“Jith was a wonderful human being, with a true sense of joy regarding the human condition. I first met Uncle Jith off the stage in 2004, at the age of sixteen. I could always be myself with Uncle Jith.

Source: Sunday Times January 10, 2026 19:30 UTC