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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nick Purewal

HISTORICAL FACTS: Eddie butler lyricism and humanity praised as tributes paid following death | History Defined

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Eddie Butler’s broadcasting colleagues led the tributes following the former Wales rugby captain’s death aged 65.

BBC stalwart Butler died in his sleep on Thursday, during a charity trek in Peru.

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