Obituaries

2026-2027

• 1 June 2026

  A tribute to the late Robin Evans

  Llion Iwan, S4C's Chief Content Officer said:

  “Robin Evans was like a magician, turning everything he touched into gold. From immensely popular music bands to countless television productions over forty years. Possibly his greatest legacy is the series Rownd a Rownd, which has brought so much enjoyment to generations. 

  "Through working with him, I came to know a warm character, always ready to tease with dry humour, and his attention to detail in his productions was of the highest standard. I learned a great deal from him. His courage towards the end was remarkable and typical of his character. Deepest sympathy to his wife Heulwen and their children, Llio and Huw.”

• 22 May 2026

  Tribute to Eilir Jones

  S4C would like to extend its deepest condolences to the family of Eilir Jones, who has passed away. Eilir was a highly respected vision engineer and a familiar face on both in-house and independent productions across Wales for more than thirty years.

  Our thoughts are with his wife, Catrin, and his daughters, Nel and Nanw, at this difficult time.

2024-2025

• 13 June 2025

  S4C pays tribute to Richard Longstaff

  S4C wishes to extend condolences to the family of Richard Longstaff from Denbigh, who passed away yesterday, June 12th.

  Richard was an experienced cameraman and had worked on every series of Garddio a Mwy until last year, playing a key role in keeping it on screen during the pandemic.

  He worked on a large number of programmes and series' on S4C for many years, including Y Fenai and Byw yn yr Ardd among others.

  Our sympathy goes to his wife Llinos and their children Harri and Emma.

• 28 May 2025

  S4C pays tribute to Annette Bryn Parri

  Llion Iwan, S4C's Chief Content Officer, said:

  "We are saddened to hear of the passing of accompanist Annette Bryn Parri.

  "She made a remarkable contribution to Welsh culture, contributing to a number of programmes over the decades while accompanying renowned singers such as Sir Bryn Terfel.

  "We extend our deepest sympathy to her family in their bereavement."

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  22 August 2024

  ​S4C pays tribute to musician, actor and writer Dewi 'Pws' Morris

  Dewi Pws was a unique character and versatile performer who made an enormous contribution to S4C and Welsh culture.

  As a member of leading bands Y Tebot Piws and Edward H Dafis, Dewi Pws came to national prominence. And in 1971 he won the Cân i Gymru competition with the popular song Nwy yn y Nen.

  But with his talent for acting and natural mischief, he also made his mark on several iconic productions for S4C. He was well known as Wayne Harries, one of the first characters in Pobol y Cwm from 1974 until 1987, and the comedy film Grand Slam in 1978. And generations of Welsh children will remember him fondly as Y Dyn Creu in the series Miri Mawr and as Islwyn Morgan in the soap opera Rownd a Rownd.

  His talent on screen and to life in Wales was invaluable, and he was a hero and inspiration to many of us. He was one of our creative giants as a nation and he will be greatly missed.

  Our thoughts are with Dewi Pws' wife, Rhiannon, and his family and friends, and we thank him for his outstanding contribution to various S4C productions over many years.

2022-2023

• 23 March 2023

  S4C pays tribute to Dafydd Hywel

  Llinos Griffin-Williams, S4C Chief Content Officer:

  "It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of the versatile actor Dafydd Hywel. His contribution to the world of drama in Wales is immeasurable. He was part of popular S4C productions acting in series such as Pobol y Cwm, Miri Mawr, Y Pris and Pen Talar and in films such as Rhosyn a Rhith, I Fro Breuddwydion and Rhag Pob Brad, to name a few. Our deepest condolences to Dafydd's family and friends, and we thank him for his special contribution."

• 15 February 2023

  S4C pays tribute to Christine Pritchard

  Paying tribute to the versatile actress Christine Pritchard, Chief Executive Sian Doyle said on behalf of S4C:

  "It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of actress Christine Pritchard. Her talent was enormous and she was involved in some of S4C's most iconic productions playing characters in series such as Glas y Dorlan, Dinas, Pobol y Cwm, Pris y Farchnad, Talcen Caled and more recently, Un Bore Mercher and 35 Awr. Generations of Welsh children will fondly remember her as the popular character Rala Rwdins. Her talent on screen and on stage was priceless and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Christine's family and friends, and we thank her for her outstanding contribution to various S4C productions over many years."

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  4 March 2022

  S4C tribute to Dai Jones Llanilar

  S4C has paid tribute to the broadcaster Dai Jones whose death has been announced today.

  In the pantheon of Welsh broadcasting legends, Dai Jones, Llanilar, stands at the top.

  He had a natural talent of getting the best out of people, employing his natural charm, wit and warmth to introduce a myriad of unforgettable countryside characters to a curious, fascinated TV audience in the evergreen series Cefn Gwlad.

  In this rural TV programme, he created a unique genre, providing sensitive profiles of the people he met without using the conventional methods of interviewing.

  A natural compere and a commanding tenor singer, he made his mark on TV entertainment series such as Noson Lawen and in his early years, Sion a Sian, where his talents as a people's person first came to the fore.

  Geraint Evans, S4C Director of Content, said;

  "As we sympathise with his family and friends, we salute one of the most natural broadcasters in Welsh TV history.

  "Whilst born in London Dai was as closely connected to rural Wales as it is possible to be, but he appealed to everyone, rural and urban.

  "From the farm yard to the eisteddfod stage, and from the tv studio to the mart, Dai was comfortable on all of them and with the ability to make everyone in his company feel at ease.

  "Our broadcasting landscape and the countryside will be all the poorer without him."