The US Embassy in Colombo announced the death of William Howard Wriggins, former US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Wriggins passed away in Hanover, New Hampshire at the age of 90.
Wriggins served as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives from 1977-1979 and his interest and love for Sri Lanka spanned 50 years.
He travelled frequently to the island and maintained close contact with his many Sri Lankan friends until his death.