Former Wales captain Eddie Butler has died aged 65 while on the Inca Trail in Peru, the charity of which he was an ambassador announced on Thursday.

Butler led his country on six occasions during his 16 Tests and toured with the British and Irish Lions to New Zealand in 1983. After retiring he built a career as a legendary rugby commentator.

“In the early hours of Thursday, 15 September, Ed passed away peacefully in his sleep at Ecoinka camp in the Peruvian Andes,” Prostate Cymru said on Twitter.

“Ed was the voice of Wales and we were honoured to have him as part of our charity.

“Over the last week Ed once again showed his generosity and steadfast committment to good causes by joining 25 Prostate Cymru fundraisers including his daughter on the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu.”

My England career began with a Calcutta Cup, and my BBC co-comms career on the Men's 6 Nations will end on Saturday with another.
Thank you to all at BBC Sport, especially my mate, Eddie Butler. It's been a privilege to work on some unforgettable sporting occasions.

— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) February 3, 2022

Stunned at the news and passing of Eddie Butler. Thoughts with his family. What an amazing contribution to rugby and broadcasting. A privilege to have played and co-commentated with his voice. RIP Eddie ? pic.twitter.com/AEMGSXKdhG

— Sam Warburton (@samwarburton_) September 15, 2022

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