Owain Llewelyn Williams (1964 – 12 September 2021) [1] was a Welsh rugby union player who played as a back row forward for Glamorgan Wanderers, Bridgend, and Cardiff, and the national team. He was the brother of Gareth Williams. [2] He played for Cardiff 221 times, and in the course of his career was in two Welsh Cup-winning sides and also appeared in the inaugural Heineken Cup. He had four children, two of whom, Teddy and Henri, are also rugby players. [3]
After his career in rugby, Williams became a production designer for film and television, namely for the BBC medical drama Casualty. [4]
In 2006 Williams received eye surgery as a result of suffering from cancer. [3] He died at age 56 from cancer. [5]
- ^ Owain Llewelyn Williams
- ^ Thomas, Simon (21 April 2020). "The new life of the 1990s Wales player who lost an eye and his 'hero' brother". WalesOnline.
- ^ a b "Owain Williams: Former Wales back-row forward Williams dies aged 56". BBC Sport. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ Casualty pay tribute to Series Designer Owain Williams
- ^ Thomas, Simon (13 September 2021). "Wales international Owain Williams dies three years after his brother". WalesOnline.
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Owain Llewelyn Williams (1964 – 12 September 2021) [1] was a Welsh rugby union player who played as a back row forward for Glamorgan Wanderers, Bridgend, and Cardiff, and the national team. He was the brother of Gareth Williams. [2] He played for Cardiff 221 times, and in the course of his career was in two Welsh Cup-winning sides and also appeared in the inaugural Heineken Cup. He had four children, two of whom, Teddy and Henri, are also rugby players. [3]
After his career in rugby, Williams became a production designer for film and television, namely for the BBC medical drama Casualty. [4]
In 2006 Williams received eye surgery as a result of suffering from cancer. [3] He died at age 56 from cancer. [5]
- ^ Owain Llewelyn Williams
- ^ Thomas, Simon (21 April 2020). "The new life of the 1990s Wales player who lost an eye and his 'hero' brother". WalesOnline.
- ^ a b "Owain Williams: Former Wales back-row forward Williams dies aged 56". BBC Sport. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ Casualty pay tribute to Series Designer Owain Williams
- ^ Thomas, Simon (13 September 2021). "Wales international Owain Williams dies three years after his brother". WalesOnline.
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