Family pay tribute to 19-year-old found dead at Glangwili Hospital

DYFED-Powys Police attended Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen on Wednesday morning, 9th September 2020, following a report of the sudden death of a male employee.

Dyfed-Powys Police said: “His family have been informed. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”

Chair of Hywel Dda University Health Board Maria Battle said: “The whole health board, and particularly those working in Glangwili Hospital have been devastated at the loss of a dear and well liked colleague Rhys Evans. Our deepest sympathies are with his family and friends at this time. We are providing support to members of staff affected by this loss.”

In a statement the family said: “Rhys was a much-loved son and brother, and a hard-working colleague at Glangwili General Hospital.

“He would have been 20 next month.

“We would like to thank family, friends and staff at Glangwili General Hospital for all their kind messages and support – they have meant so much to us.”