THE funeral of a popular Amman Valley actor will take place later this month.

Dafydd Hywel Evans – known as Dafydd Hywel – died on March 23 at the age of 77.

The Garnant born actor was a popular figure on and off screen and had a number of memorable roles including as Jac Daniels in Pobl y Cwm and Glen in Stella.

He made his screen debut in 1975 in Welsh language horror production Gwaed ar y Ser and worked right up until his last on-screen appearance in The Tuckers in 2020.

Some of his notable appearances came in Brendon Chase, The Life and Times of David Lloyd-George, Taff Acre, We Are Seven, Stanley and the Women, The Blackheath Poisonings, The Unknown Soldier, The Bill, Holby City, Doctors, Keeping the Faith and The Crown, as well as appearing in films such as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children alongside Samuel L Jackson and Dame Judi Dench.

Following his death last month, Llinos Griffin-Williams, S4C chief content officer, said: "It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of the versatile actor Dafydd Hywel. His contribution to the world of drama in Wales is immeasurable.

“He was part of popular S4C productions acting in series such as Pobol y Cwm, Miri Mawr, Y Pris and Pen Talar and in films such as Rhosyn a Rhith, I Fro Breuddwydion and Rhag Pob Brad, to name a few.

“Our deepest condolences to Dafydd's family and friends, and we thank him for his special contribution."

Dafydd’s funeral will be held on Friday, April 21 with a public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1pm. Stories and memories will then be shared at Parc y Scarlets. Mourners are asked to wear a flash of green – his favourite colour.