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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Gethin Jones seen for the first time since his dad died as presenter shields his eyes with sunglasses
Gethin Jones was seen for the first time since his dad died on Thursday as he headed out in Cheshire, shielding his eyes with sunglasses. The TV presenter, 47, announced his father had passed away earlier this week after he battled illness for period of time and shared the final picture of him dad in hospital in a heartfelt post. After picking up a juice from a local cafe, Gethin hopped into his £60,000 MG Cyberster. He dressed casually in a sporty outfit consisting of a black sleeveless top and a pair of shorts with trainers. Gethin announced the passing of his father Goronwy Jones as he paid a heartfelt tribute to his dad on social media on Monday. The TV presenter posted the final picture of his dad in hospital while playing him Hymns and Arias from his phone just hours before his death. Sharing the famous the Max Boyce quote, Gethin wrote: 'Wales defeated England. Hymns and Arias with dad last night, before he left us this morning. 'The most perfect, peaceful end. Welsh hymns playing, and the grandsons on speaker phone saying goodbye.' Gethin revealed that his father had battled illness for period of time as he highlighted the importance of humour in helping his family. He said: 'Dad was poorly for a while, he put up a good fight, incredible really. It was so nice to see his dry humour, the importance of faith and his love for classical music shine through at the end.' 'Every day I've been at the Heath Hospital in Cardiff, someone would stop me and ask me about dad. 'He probably taught them at some point. He made a big impact on education in these parts over a long period of time. 'He was strict and direct, always reasonable. A teacher for 40 years, a headteacher for 28!' The Strictly star went on to thank the NHS for looking after his father, noting that his sister, who also works for the institution, has been 'amazing'. Gethin announced the passing of his father Goronwy Jones as he paid a heartfelt tribute to his dad on social media on Monday The presenter's celebrity friends and fans were quick to share their condolences in the comments section of the post The presenter's celebrity friends and fans were quick to share their condolences in the comments section of the post. Sir Chris Hoy wrote: 'So sorry to hear it mate, but heartwarming to see him surrounded with love. x' Russell T Davies: 'Oh much love, darling xx' Writing in Welsh, fellow The One Show presenter Alex Jones said: 'Thinking of you Geth. Loads of love to you all.'
BBC News
12-08-2025
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- BBC News
Gethin Jones thanks NHS staff after dad's death
BBC presenter Gethin Jones has paid tribute to his father Goronwy Jones after his TV personality said his father had the "most perfect, peaceful end" with Welsh hymns playing in the background as his grandsons said goodbye on the phone on Monday."It was so nice to see his dry humour, the importance of faith and his love for classical music shine through at the end," he 47-year-old thanked the hospital staff, including his sister who works for the NHS, and described her as one of the "strongest" people he knew. In an Instagram post Jones said someone would stop him to ask about his dad "every time" he went to see him at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff."He probably taught them at some point," Jones added, referring to his father's profession as a Jones was the headteacher of Baden Powell Primary School in Splott, son said he was "strict and direct" but "always reasonable" during his 40 years as a teacher and 28 years as a head teacher."He made a big impact on education in these parts over a long period of time," he said he was "grateful" to all the NHS staff for the "care and understanding" they showed to his commended his sister for her ability to care for their dad not just as an NHS worker but as his daughter too."She's just been amazing, didn't miss a beat," the post also described his sister's WhatsApp group with some friends, and said it was "so important" to find humour in such situations along with "unconditional support"."A tough old week. But lucky in so many ways," he added. Jones was not the only one to pay tribute to his father as icons from all walks of life commented on the international rugby referee Nigel Owens said "Meddwl amdano chi" which translates to thinking of Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies said "Oh much love, darling".Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy said it was "heart-warming" to see him "surrounded by love".Jones concluded the post with a hashtag saying: 'Amynedd yw amod llwyddo', which translates to "patience is the key to success".
Daily Record
11-08-2025
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- Daily Record
BBC star Gethin Jones issues emotional tribute after tragic news
The Morning Live host has announced that his father, Goronwy Jones has died. Welsh television personality Gethin Jones has shared a touching tribute to his cherished father following his passing, whilst expressing gratitude to NHS staff for their compassionate care throughout his illness. The Morning Live presenter took to Instagram to open up about his relationship with his father, Goronwy Jones, confirming he died on Monday, August 11. In an emotional tribute, the broadcaster disclosed that his dad had been "poorly for a while" but noted that "the importance of faith" and "his love for classical music" stayed with him right to the end. Gethin reflected on his father's passion for rugby, which father and son both cherished, and praised the NHS workers who looked after him. Describing his dad as "strict and direct" yet "always reasonable", Gethin revealed Goronwy had dedicated four decades to teaching and served as a head teacher for 28 years, reports Wales Online. The presenter penned a lengthy tribute on his Instagram account on Monday afternoon. He posted: "'Wales defeated England..' (the famous line from Max Boyce) - Hymns and Arias with dad last night, before he left us this morning. The most perfect, peaceful end. Welsh hymns playing, and the grandsons on speaker phone saying goodbye. "Dad was poorly for a while, he put up a good fight, incredible really. It was so nice to see his dry humour, the importance of faith and his love for classical music shine through at the end. "Every day I've been at the Heath Hospital in Cardiff, someone would stop me and ask me about dad. He probably taught them at some point. "He made a big impact on education in these parts over a long period of time. He was strict and direct, always reasonable. A teacher for 40 years, a headteacher for 28! "Always grateful for the care and understanding of the wonderful NHS staff - my sister is one of them. But this time, she was also the daughter. One of the strongest I know, (and then will cry at an emotive sentence in Welsh! ). She's just been amazing, didn't miss a beat. "A little mention to her WhatsApp group with her mates. Finding the humour when needed is so important isn't it.. along with the unconditional support. A tough old week. But lucky in so many ways. #AmyneddYwAmodLlwyddo". The hashtag at the conclusion of the Instagram message references a Welsh phrase: 'Amynedd yw amod llwyddo', which means "patience is the key to success", something the broadcaster has previously spoken about as his life philosophy.
Daily Mail
11-08-2025
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- Daily Mail
Gethin Jones announces the death of his father as the TV star pays an emotional tribute and is flooded with supportive messages
Gethin Jones has announced the passing of his father Goronwy Jones as he paid a heartfelt tribute to his dad on social media on Monday. The TV presenter, 47, posted the final picture of his dad in hospital while playing him Hymns and Arias from his phone just hours before his death. Sharing the famous the Max Boyce quote, Gethin wrote: 'Wales defeated England. Hymns and Arias with dad last night, before he left us this morning. 'The most perfect, peaceful end. Welsh hymns playing, and the grandsons on speaker phone saying goodbye.' Gethin revealed that his father had battled illness for period of time as he highlighted the importance of humour in helping his family. He said: 'Dad was poorly for a while, he put up a good fight, incredible really. It was so nice to see his dry humour, the importance of faith and his love for classical music shine through at the end.' Gethin continued: 'Every day I've been at the Heath Hospital in Cardiff, someone would stop me and ask me about dad. 'He probably taught them at some point. He made a big impact on education in these parts over a long period of time. He was strict and direct, always reasonable. 'A teacher for 40 years, a headteacher for 28!' The Strictly star went on to thank the NHS for looking after his father, noting that his sister, who also works for the institution, has been 'amazing'. The presenter's celebrity friends and fans were quick to share their condolences in the comments section of the post. Sir Chris Hoy wrote: 'So sorry to hear it mate, but heartwarming to see him surrounded with love. x' Russell T Davies: 'Oh much love, darling xx' Writing in Welsh, fellow The One Show presenter Alex Jones said: 'Thinking of you Geth. Loads of love to you all.' News of Gethin's father's death comes after he reportedly cooled his budding romance with Helen Skelton News of Gethin's father's death comes after he reportedly cooled his budding romance with Helen Skelton. While fans were rooting for the presenters to go official with their romance, an insider told the Daily Mail that the Welshman was spotted on the celebrity dating app Raya just last month. They said: 'Gethin is on the prowl Down Under, which puts the nail in the coffin for his romance with Helen. 'He's there with pals but keen to meet other women. 'There is no way Helen would stand for that if they were together and he has far too much respect for her to even go behind her back. 'Despite having an increasingly close connection, it's cooled down significantly which is gutting for fans who really wanted them to be together.'
