02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Welsh rock legend Dave Edmunds seriously ill in hospital after cardiac arrest
Welsh musician Dave Edmunds is gravely ill in intensive care following a cardiac arrest, according to his wife.
The Cardiff-born performer, aged 81, reportedly died before being brought back to life, the Express reported.
His spouse of 40 years, Cecilia Edmunds, known as Cici, posted a heartfelt message on Facebook describing the terrifying ordeal at their Rockfield home in Monmouthshire.
Cici explained how she fought to "keep him alive" whilst a nurse administered "heavy CPR" on Dave at their residence.
Cici recalled the nurse's devastating words: "Cici I'm gonna stop. Dave is gone. He is dead."
Cici says she refused to give up on her husband and asked fans to send prayers and messages of support for Dave, who is critically ill in hospital.
She revealed that he has suffered significant brain damage and memory loss, and is at a "high risk" of experiencing another cardiac arrest.
She said: "I'm still in shock and I believe I have PTSD from the horrific experience. My brilliant talented funny and special Dave could really use as many peoples prayers and good wishes so to speak."
"Thank you all for your support and well wishes. It means the world to me. Dave will have a very long journey ahead of him if he survives. We both have.
"But knowing that there are kind hearted people such as you all. Makes this tremendously difficult journey a little easier. Bless you all. Sending you all much love and light and always."
Fans have been sending their best wishes and support. One said: "All my love, support and prayers to Dave, and please stay on your road to recovery, Cici."
Another shared: "Deepest heartfelt prayers for Dave, praying for a miracle."
A third person contributed: "Hi Cici. This is such sad news. Our thoughts are with you in such trying times."
The musician is best known or his 1970 Christmas No. 1 hit I Hear You Knocking, which sold three million copies and climbed to number four in America.
He enjoyed numerous chart successes during the 1970s and early 1980s with songs such as Slipping Away, The Promised Land and Girls Talk.
Dave established Love Sculpture, releasing their first single in 1968, before pursuing a solo career and collaborating with notable artists including Sir Paul McCartney and Nick Lowe.
Dave wed his Swedish wife Cici in 1983, and the couple now live in their home Monmouth.
