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Eddie Butler dead: Legendary former Wales rugby captain dies aged 65

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Butler died in his sleep on the country's Inca Trail. His daughter Nell was also on the fundraising journey to Machu Picchu. The Welsh Rugby Union paid tribute to a career that saw him play 16 internationals. He also toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions in 1983.

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BBC News

Broadcasting great Butler dies aged 65

Former Wales rugby union captain and legendary broadcaster and commentator Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Eddie Butler, former Wales rugby union captain and journalist, dies aged 65

The former Wales rugby union captain and legendary broadcaster Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Former Wales captain and BBC commentator Eddie Butler dies aged 65

Butler died peacefully in his sleep while taking part in a charity trek to Machu Picchu

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Legendary former Wales rugby captain Eddie Butler dies aged 65

Eddie Butler, the iconic former Pontypool and Wales rugby player who went on to become a renowned commentator in rugby union, has died in Peru at the age of 65

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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