Michael Sheen announces heartbreaking family tragedy as fans offer support
Michael Sheen announces heartbreaking family tragedy as fans offer support
Michael Sheen has shared some very sad news on X
Michael has announced some sad family news
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Welsh star Michael Sheen, who is known for his roles in Twilight and Good Omens, has announced some very sad family news as fans offer their support. Taking to X, Michael announced with "heartbreaking sadness" that his father had passed away.
He tweeted the news on Sunday, May 11, on behalf of his family in a moving statement. Also posting a picture of his father, he said: "On behalf of my family it is with heartbreaking sadness that I mark the passing of my beautiful father Meyrick Sheen today.
"We were with him throughout. There will never be anyone like him. RIP Meyrick Sheen (1940 - 2025)."
In a separate tweet, Michael added: "Thank you to the amazing staff at Swn Y Mor care home and Morriston & NPT hospitals.
"Your kindness made all the difference. That beautiful portrait is by Roo Lewis. He loved it and so do we. X."
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Many fans offered their support and condolences in reply. For the latest TV and showbiz news sign up to our newsletter .
One said: "I am so sorry and sad to hear this. Your dad was such a lovely, warm and very genuine man.
"I always thoroughly enjoyed chatting to him, and he was always very generous with his time.
"He really was one of a kind. Thinking of you all, especially your lovely mum Irene."
Another added: "I'm truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time."
A third said: "I'm so sorry for your loss... Best wishes, resilience and warm hugs for you and your family... And may he rest in peace."
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Meyrick was a British Steel Corporation personnel manager, and Michael grew up in Port Talbot with his father, his mother, Irene, and sister Joanne.
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