Gethin Jones inundated with support as he shares heartbreaking personal news

Welsh television presenter Gethin Jones has shared a moving tribute to his father following his death, whilst expressing gratitude to NHS staff for their compassionate care throughout his illness.

TheBBC Morning Live host 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 presenter disclosed that his dad had been "poorly for a while" but that his "importance of faith" and "his love for classical music" stayed with him right to the end.

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Cardiff-born Gethin reflected on his father's passion for rugby, which father and son shared together, and praised the NHS staff who looked after him.

Describing his dad as "strict and direct" yet "always reasonable", Gethin revealed that Goronwy had dedicated four decades to teaching and served as a headmaster for 28 years.

On Monday afternoon, Gethin penned a lengthy tribute to his father on his Instagram account.

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," reports Wales Online.

"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 continued: "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 concluding the Instagram tribute references a Welsh proverb: 'Amynedd yw amod llwyddo', meaning "patience is the key to success" - a principle the presenter has previously shared as central to his personal beliefs.

Gethin was inundated with support from friends and fans. TV presenter Anthea Turner posted: "Beautifully chosen words thinking of you. Big Hug."

Russell T Davies said: "Oh much love, darling." And The One Show's Alex Jones messaged in Welsh as she sent her love."