TRIBUTES have been paid to singer, actor and TV presenter, Dewi 'Pws' Morris, who has died aged 76. A former resident in Tresaith, Ceredigion and originally from Treboeth, Swansea, Dewi rose to fame as part of the bands Tebot Piws and later, Edward H Dafis. He also played the lead role in 1978 cult classic comedy, Grand Slam, which followed a gang of friends on a rugby trip to France.
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Paying tribute, the leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, said: "Incredibly sad to hear about the passing of Dewi Pws. "He made me laugh out loud, and left a legacy of energy, music, poetry and a love for Wales, and he continued to put a smile on the faces of many for years. "He also taught my daughter how to tie her shoelaces.
"Thanks for everything, Dewi.".
