Dilmah Tea founder passes away
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The founder of popular Sri Lankan tea company Dilmah has died at the age of 93.
Merrill J Fernando was surrounded by his sons and grandchildren when he passed away on Thursday in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
He known for his iconic ‘do try it’ slogan.
The tea company announced Mr Fernando’s death saying his ‘greatness was in his invincible faith, his integrity and love for tea & family’.
‘With devotion and urgency he pursued his desire for integrity and quality with humility and kindness,’ the company said.
Questions & Answers
Q.When and where did Merrill J Fernando pass away?
When and where did Merrill J Fernando pass away?
Merrill J Fernando, the founder of Dilmah Tea, died on Thursday in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He was 93 years old at the time of his passing.
Q.What is Merrill J Fernando best known for?
What is Merrill J Fernando best known for?
He is widely recognised for his iconic advertising slogan, 'do try it'. The tea company also noted his greatness stemmed from his faith, integrity, and love for tea and family.
Q.What did the Dilmah company say about its founder's character?
What did the Dilmah company say about its founder's character?
The company described his greatness as residing in his invincible faith, integrity, and love for tea and family. They also noted his pursuit of integrity and quality with humility and kindness.
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