Sirima
Sirima (14 February 1964 – 7 December 1989) was a singer who sang in English and French. She was primarily known for her duet "Là-bas", recorded in 1987 with Jean-Jacques Goldman, which was a number two hit in France.[1]
Sirima | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sirima Wiratunga |
| Born | 14 February 1964 |
| Died | 7 December 1989 (aged 25) |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1987–1989 |
| Associated acts | Jean-Jacques Goldman |
| Website | www |
Sirima was born in Isleworth in County Middlesex, of a French mother and a Sri Lankan father. She was murdered by her companion Kahatra Sasorith, who stabbed her three weeks after the release of her album A Part of Me.
According to media reports Sasorith spent just four years in prison.
She was the mother of a son named Kym.[2]
References
- "Là-bas", in the French Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved 11 May 2008)
- François, Jouffa. "Sirima". Jjgoldman.net. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
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