Leslie Ekanayake, Sri Lankan man, whom the author
Arthur C. Clarke called his "only
perfect friend of a lifetime" in his dedication to The Fountains of
Paradise. Partner Arthur C. Clarke, buried together
Queer Places:
Borella Kanattha Cemetery, Colombo 08, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Leslie Ekanayake, Sri Lankan man, whom the author
Arthur C. Clarke called his "only
perfect friend of a lifetime" in his dedication to The Fountains of
Paradise.
Clarke is buried with Ekanayake, who predeceased him by three decades, in the Colombo central cemetery.
References:
 Days of Love: Celebrating LGBT History One Story at a Time Paperback – January 29, 2026 by Elisa Rolle |
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