Famed Welsh TV newsreader Nicola Heywood-Thomas dies

ITV newsreader and BBC Wales presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas has died, it has been announced.

The mother-of-three, 67, had suffered with health problems in recent months but continued to broadcast up until February , reported by Mirror.

Her former colleague and news anchor Jonathan Hill made the announcement about her death on Wales at Six on Thursday evening.

Jonathan said: “I am afraid we have some very sad news to share with you. Our friend and colleague, former HTV presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas sadly passed away earlier today.

Nicola has been a familiar face for Welsh audiences presenting news, current affairs, and arts programmes in a career spanning more than three decades.

"Wales has lost one of its greatest broadcasters."

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend Nicola Heywood Thomas.

Nicola has been the voice of arts coverage in Wales for more than 25 years. pic.twitter.com/qv58yBhv6N

— BBC Radio Wales (@BBCRadioWales) April 6, 2023