evidence: Percy Abeysekera's health was not at its best over the last year and the Sri Lanka Cricket had recently given him LKR 5 million to meet his medical expenses. Percy Abeysekera, the iconic flag-waving, quick-witted supporter of the Sri Lankan cricket team, passed away after a battle with prolonged illness in Colombo on Monday. The 87-year-old Abeysekera, who was fondly called as Uncle Percy by fans and cricketers alike, was a constant presence on cricket grounds across the world where his country played.