Eddie Butler turns out for Wales in 1984. Photo / Getty
Eddie Butler, a former Wales rugby captain who later forged a career as a highly respected commentator and broadcaster, has died. He was 65.
Butler's death was announced on Friday by the Welsh Rugby Union and the BBC, for whom he worked. Prostate Cymru, the health charity where Butler served
as an ambassador, said he died in his sleep at a base camp on the Inca Trail in Peru. He was participating in a fundraising trek.
Butler was a No 8 who played 16 times for Wales from 1980-84 and toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions in 1983.
After rugby, Butler enjoyed a short stint as a teacher, then with a property development company before finding another niche in broadcasting.
Butler moved on from spells with national newspapers to excel for the BBC in commentary on rugby, but also added colour to major sporting events, notably Olympic coverage.
