Eddie Butler

Legendary broadcaster, commentator and former Wales rugby union captain Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65. His death was confirmed on Thursday ...

“Ed, I’m sorry I never told you how much I admired you as a broadcaster and as a man. Sport has lost an iconic voice, I have lost a very dear friend. Condolences to Sue and your family. Butler played 16 times for Wales between 1980 and 1984. Ed, I'm sorry I never told you how much I admired you as a broadcaster and as a man. The number eight toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions in 1983.

Butler died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru.

“Eddie was the voice of Wales and we were honoured to have him as part of our charity. The popular BBC commentator rose to prominence with Pontypool in the 1970s, representing Wales between 1980 and 1984. The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru.

Eddie Butler, the legendary rugby commentator and former international known as the “voice of Wales”, had died at the age of 65.

Butler became the BBC’s lead rugby commentator following the retirement of Bill McLaren, whose standing as the “voice of rugby” was replicated by Butler’s impact - particularly in Wales. He leaves behind his wife Susan and six children, who are very much in our thoughts. Eddie Butler, the legendary rugby commentator and former international known as the “voice of Wales”, had died at the age of 65.

Former Wales captain and rugby commentator Eddie Butler has died aged 65, with tributes lamenting the loss of an “iconic” sporting voice. The 16-cap...

“Eddie was the voice of Wales and we were honoured to have him as part of our charity. “He was a unique individual on the game in Wales owes him a debt of gratitude for his contributions both on and off the pitch.” “A wonderful wordsmith with a rich, iconic voice, he provided the definitive soundtrack to some of the greatest moments in rugby’s history. “Eddie was a brilliantly gifted commentator, writer and reporter whose passion for the game of rugby union shone through every broadcast. “For many Eddie was the voice of Welsh rugby and he will be sorely missed by supporters around the globe as well as his friends throughout the game and here at the WRU,” said Butcher. “He proudly represented his country as a player, was a mainstay in press boxes around the world long after he retired from the game and has been prolific in the way in which he has served Welsh rugby in both the written and spoken word over decades.

Former Wales rugby union captain and legendary broadcaster Eddie Butler has died aged 65. The 16-cap Wales number eight, who captained the side on six ...

Former England captain Sir Bill Beaumont tweeted: "Eddie Butler was a true commentary great - the recognisable voice of the sport to millions & unrivalled in his storytelling behind the mic. "Eddie was the voice of Wales and we were honoured to have him as part of our charity. The popular commentator rose to prominence with Pontypool in the 1970s, before representing Wales between 1980 and 1984.

The broadcasting and former rugby legend Eddie Butler has sadly passed away at the age of 65. He died in his sleep on a charity trek in Puru. ADVERTISEMENT.

Captain of Wales and a superb player, he was also a true gentleman. Eddie Butler was a true commentary great – the recognisable voice of the sport to millions & unrivalled in his storytelling behind the mic. Following his retirement from rugby, Butler went on to become a newspaper journalist with the Sunday Correspondent in 1988. He was a fantastic player in his time, establishing himself through club side Pontypool, before going on to play for and eventually captain his national side, Wales. [September 15, 2022] Butler was in recent times known for his work with the BBC, as the lead rugby commentator for the station.

Butler was reported by the Prostate Cymru charity to have died in his sleep during a fund-raising trek in Peru. “Ed was the voice of Wales and we were honoured ...

“Ed was the voice of Wales and we were honoured to have him as part of our charity,” read a statement. Was so great to meet at stadiums here, there and everywhere.. We also ask that the family’s privacy is respected during this difficult time.”

Former Wales rugby captain Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65. The iconic player and broadcaster died in his sleep while on a charity trek in Peru.

"In the early hours of Thursday 15 September, Ed passed away peacefully in his sleep at Ecoinka base camp in the Peruvian Andes," a statement reads. His passing was confirmed on Thursday afternoon by cancer charity Prostate Cymru, for whom he was doing a fundraising trek in the Andes. The iconic player and broadcaster died in his sleep while on a charity trek in Peru.

Tributes from the rugby world describe Butler as a "superb player" and an "iconic voice" in the game.

Sir Bill Beaumont called him a "commentary great" and a "superb player", while Brian Moore said he was "devastated" at the loss of a "dear friend" and "iconic voice". "Many of those who heard him may not have known he was a very fine player for Pontypool, Wales and the Lions. Tributes from the rugby world describe Butler as a "superb player" and an "iconic voice" in the game.

Eddie Butler was a true commentary great - the recognisable voice of the sport to millions & unrivalled in his storytelling behind the mic. Captain of Wales and ...

Love and thoughts to Sue and the family.” Scott Quinnell, who toured with the Lions in 1997 and 2001, said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news. Captain of Wales and a superb player, he was also a true gentleman. Eddie Butler was a true commentary great – the recognisable voice of the sport to millions & unrivalled in his storytelling behind the mic. He also published three novels and two non-fiction books. My thoughts are with his family and BBC colleagues.

The saddening news of the passing of legendary rugby commentator and broadcaster Eddie Butler was announced earlier today.'The voice of welsh rugby' was ...

All at The British & Irish Lions are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Eddie Butler. Shocking news about the great Eddie Butler. Thoughts are with the family. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. "Shocking news about the great Eddie Butler. "We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of broadcasting great, Eddie Butler. Thoughts are with the family." It's been a privilege to work on some unforgettable sporting occasions." [@IrishRugby ](https://twitter.com/IrishRugby)is saddened by the news of the death of Eddie Butler. A privilege to have played and co-commentated with his voice. [September 15, 2022] Former [@WelshRugbyUnion ](https://twitter.com/WelshRugbyUnion)captain, legendary broadcaster and always a welcome presence in [@AVIVAStadium ](https://twitter.com/AVIVAStadium)Our thoughts & prayers are with his family and friends.

Eddie Butler's broadcasting colleagues led the tributes following the former Wales rugby captain's death aged 65. BBC stalwart Butler died in his sl...

“Captain of Wales and a superb player, he was also a true gentleman. My thoughts are with his family and BBC colleagues.” Thinking of Eddie’s family and the many others who loved him. “We have lost one of the greats. My thoughts are with Sue and all the children.” I have lost a very dear friend.

The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru.

“Eddie was the voice of Wales and we were honoured to have him as part of our charity. “He was a unique individual on the game in Wales owes him a debt of gratitude for his contributions both on and off the pitch.” “A wonderful wordsmith with a rich, iconic voice, he provided the definitive soundtrack to some of the greatest moments in rugby’s history. “Eddie was a brilliantly gifted commentator, writer and reporter whose passion for the game of rugby union shone through every broadcast. “For many Eddie was the voice of Welsh rugby and he will be sorely missed by supporters around the globe as well as his friends throughout the game and here at the WRU,” said Butcher. “He proudly represented his country as a player, was a mainstay in press boxes around the world long after he retired from the game and has been prolific in the way in which he has served Welsh rugby in both the written and spoken word over decades.

The BBC commentator and former Wales skipper died at the age of 65 yesterday.

And, in the end, like a lot of these things, he came through and was recognised for the great, great talent he was. My thoughts are with Sue and all the children.” (I’m) just devastated, especially for him to die at that age and on that sort of charity trip,” Moore told BBC Radio Five Live. He retired from international rugby in 1985 aged 27. I had immense respect for him.” He returned to BBC Wales in 1990 after launching a newspaper journalism career with the Sunday Correspondent, followed by stints with the Observer and the Guardian.