Famous Dead People from Wales

Over 300 obituaries for famous people from Wales who died. Additional info, news, and memorial pages.

Peter Gill, actor, died on August 4, 2026

Peter Gill died at age 86

Peter Gill, the Welsh theatre director, playwright and actor, died on August 4, 2026, aged 86. Born in Cardiff on 7 September 1939, he was educated at St Illtyd's College…

Herbie Williams has died at age 85

Herbie Williams, the Welsh footballer who spent his entire professional career with Swansea City, died on June 24, 2026. He was 85. Born in Swansea on October 6, 1940, Williams,…

Aaron Cook died at age 46

Aaron Cook, a Welsh semi-professional footballer who played for Salisbury City, Gosport Borough and Bemerton Heath Harlequins, died on June 4, 2026. He was 46. Born in Caerphilly on December…

Peter Stead dead at age 83

Peter Stead, Welsh writer, broadcaster and historian, died on March 22, 2026. Born in Barry, Wales, in 1943, he attended grammar schools in Barry and Gowerton and studied history at…

Lloyd Jones, died aged 74

Lloyd Jones, the Welsh novelist, died on March 13, 2026, at the age of 74. He was also a poet and photographer. Born at Bryn Clochydd, Gwytherin, near Llanrwst, he…

Phil Campbell dies at age 64

Phil Campbell, Welsh guitarist and musician, died on March 13, 2026, aged 64. Born Philip Anthony Campbell in Pontypridd on May 7, 1961, he was best known as the guitarist…

Ron Roberts, died aged 83

Ron Roberts, a Welsh footballer who played as a winger for Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers in the Football League, died on March 12, 2026, at the age of 83. He…

Ernie Walley dies at 91

Welsh football player (Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur) and manager (Barking) Died on Saturday February 8th 2025