JPR Williams passes away (1949 - (2024)) (Wales) - BBC News - 9/Jan/2024
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Wales rugby legend JPR Williams
Wales rugby legend JPR Williams has died aged 74 after a short illness, his family have confirmed.
Part of the golden era of Welsh rugby in the 1970s, Williams was capped 55 times for his country and represented the British & Irish Lions on eight occasions on two tours.
He captained Wales and played a significant part in a succession of Grand Slams and Triple Crowns in the heyday of Welsh rugby. The full-back was instantly recognisable, with a distinct running style, socks around his ankles and long sideburns to boot.
In a statement provided to the BBC, the family said: "JPR died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children, after a short illness, bravely battling bacterial meningitis.
His birthday was last March on the 2nd (2023)
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Wikipedia:
John Peter Rhys Williams MBE FRCS was a Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales in international rugby during their Golden Era in the 1970s. He became known universally as J. P. R. Williams 4 years after his Welsh debut, in 1973 when J. J. Williams joined the Welsh team.
Part of the golden era of Welsh rugby in the 1970s, Williams was capped 55 times for his country and represented the British & Irish Lions on eight occasions on two tours.
He captained Wales and played a significant part in a succession of Grand Slams and Triple Crowns in the heyday of Welsh rugby. The full-back was instantly recognisable, with a distinct running style, socks around his ankles and long sideburns to boot.
In a statement provided to the BBC, the family said: "JPR died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children, after a short illness, bravely battling bacterial meningitis.
His birthday was last March on the 2nd (2023)
There is an 'Obituaries' playlist on this channel under "People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (2016+)" here: People (& famous animals) - Obituarie...
#JPRWilliams
#RIP
#Obituary
Wikipedia:
John Peter Rhys Williams MBE FRCS was a Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales in international rugby during their Golden Era in the 1970s. He became known universally as J. P. R. Williams 4 years after his Welsh debut, in 1973 when J. J. Williams joined the Welsh team.
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