Eddie Butler dies aged 65

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:12 pm

Ex Wales captain and Broadcaster Eddie Butler sadly passed away age 65. He died in his sleep during a trek in Peru. RIP

casualclaret · Post by **casualclaret** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:19 pm

Sad news. 65 isn't old these days. Always enjoyed his commentary and his sparring with Brian Moore.

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:29 pm

Fabulous voice and will be sadly missed.

Eddie Butler: Former Wales rugby captain and legendary broadcaster dies aged 65 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/62919134

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:30 pm

Agreed casualclaret, bit of a shocker at that age. Remember him playing for Wales (and Ponypool) but latterly best known for commentaries and differences of opinion with Pitbull Moore.
RIP Eddie.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:25 pm

Never had the fortune to see him playing, but well remember his commentary which was always top notch.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:44 pm

RIP Eddie. Fine player, better commentator. With a great love of his homeland.

timshorts · Post by **timshorts** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:15 pm

That's a bit of a shocker, but probably a good way to bow out.
Rip Eddie.

Perhaps the BBC can replace pooler 8 with his former no. 9, David Bishop. That might shake things up a bit.

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