Huw Ceredig dies aged 69

Huw Ceredig dies aged 69

Huw Ceredig, the Welsh actor has died aged 69.

The star, who appeared alongside Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller in 2008's The Edge of Love passed away at his home in Bridgend, South Wales on Tuesday.

Ceredig was best known in his home country for his role as Reg Harries in the long running soap Pobol y Cym for 29 years.

He also appeared in films such as 1997 cult comedy Twin Town and and in 1992's Rebecca's Daughters.

He was also a TV regular on shows including Heartbeat, Emmerdale and Z-Cars.