sport news Welsh rugby icon Eddie Butler dies aged 65 in his sleep in Peru trends now Welsh rugby icon Eddie Butler dies peacefully in his sleep in Peru at the age of 65 as he took on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to fundraise for charity... with tributes paid to the popular commentator and former international Former Wales rugby star Eddie Butler has died fundraising in Peru aged 65 Butler, who has 16 caps for Wales, was taking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu The popular commentator died peacefully in his sleep at a base camp on the trail By Nathan Salt For Mailonline Published: 18:07 BST, 15 September 2022 | Updated: 18:16 BST, 15 September 2022 Viewcomments Former Wales rugby captain Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65. Butler, who went on to become a well-known commentator, was part of a group of fundraisers in Peru, raising money for the charity Prostate Cymru. On Thursday September 15, Butler, who leaves behind his wife Susan and six children, died peacefully in his sleep at the Ecoinka base camp in the Peruvian Andes. In a statement posted on social media by Prostate Cymru, they were left cherishing the memories of the 16-cap Wales international. 'The Prostate Cymru charity is devastated by the passing of its much loved ambassador Eddie Butler,' the statement read. 'Ed was the voice of Wales and we were honoured to have him as part of our charity. We will cherish the many memories we have of him. 'Over the last week, Ed once again showed his generosity and steadfast commitment to good causes by joining 25 Prostate Cymru fundraisers, including his daughter Nell, on the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. 'In the early hours of Thursday 15 September, Ed passed away peacefully in his sleep at Ecoinka base camp in the Peruvian Andes. 'He leaves behind his wife Susan and six children who are very much in our thoughts. 'Th charity will not be making any immediate further comment. We also ask that the family's privacy is respected during this difficult time.' More to follow. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility