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In the [[1950]]s, Wicramasinghe was awarded the [[MBE]], and started living in Bandarawela, [[Sri Lanka]], visiting [[India]], [[Russia]], and [[China]] during the period, also. His writing of the period include ''Viragaya'' in [[1956]], and ''Kaliyugaya'' in [[1957]].

During the [[1960]]s, Wicramasinghe did more travelling and recievedreceived more awards. His writings were few and far between during this period as his health started to deteriorate. On [[July 23]], [[1976]], Wicramasinghe died.

Wicramasinghe wrote books for children, short stories, [[plays]], [[essay]]s and other related types of writing during his lifetime, in addition to novels.