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North Wales Live
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Michael Sheen shares dad's poingnant final words about Welsh town
Michael Sheen has opened up about the touching last words his father spoke concerning the Welsh town he called home. Michael, 56, was born in Newport and moved to England at the age of five. Wales beckoned however and the family settled down in Baglan, Port Talbot, three years later. Despite Sheen's ascent to Hollywood fame, his parents, Irene and Meyrick, remained living in the house where Sheen grew up. It meant the actor, famed for playing figures such as Tony Blair, Brian Clough, and David Frost, would regularly return to Port Talbot to see his parents. Previously, Michael said: "As soon as I see the steelworks, there is no feeling like it for me. I get emotional coming back to this town." Tragedy struck when Meyrick, after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer's disease, passed away last year, leaving Sheen, alongside his mother Irene and sister Joanne at Meyrick's bedside during his final moments. Given the chance to reflect on their last exchange, Sheen chose to convey a simple yet profound message to his father, telling him "I love you" before his passing. Following Meyrick's death, who was known for his work both as a respected steelworker and as an impersonator of Jack Nicholson, heartfelt tributes flooded in. A mural dedicated to Meyrick now stands in Port Talbot, accompanying one of Sheen himself—a tribute the acclaimed actor of 'Good Omens' fame described as "amazing", reports Wales Online. Meyrick held a deep affection for his local area, dedicating years to community involvement in Port Talbot, which notably was on his mind during his final conversation with his son. In an interview with The Times, Michael shared: "But the last thing he said to me was about Port Talbot. By the end, he was confusing and conflating things, but the spirit was clear." Michael recounted: "I was telling him about the possibility of a project in town and he wasn't able to say very much, but the last thing he said to me wasn't about acting. He was so passionate about his community, where he grew up and lived all his life, so communicating that to me was the most important thing to him at the end." He added, reflecting on the significance of his father's last words: "It was very telling. He just said, 'Get it done, Michael. Get it done.'". In talks with WalesOnline, Michael, celebrated for his roles in Frost/Nixon, The Damned United, and The Deal, expressed his profound connection to his Welsh heritage: "My Welsh roots are everything, it's where I come from, the people I come from, the land I come from. In my own lifetime it's made me who I am." Michael, also a family man, shares daughter Lily, 26, with Kate Beckinsale, and has two younger children, Lyra, five, and Mabli, three, with his current partner, actress Anna Lundberg, aged 30. He believes that the Meyrick mural will serve as a lasting tribute for his children to remember their grandfather and for Irene, Meyrick's partner of nearly seven decades, whom he met when she was just 14 years old.
Wales Online
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Martin Sheen shares dad's emotional final words were about Welsh town
Martin Sheen shares dad's emotional final words were about Welsh town Hollywood actor Michael Sheen's dad, Meyrick, died last month following a long-term battle with Alzheimer's disease, but he had some poignant words for his famous son Michael Sheen pictured with his late father Michael Sheen has shared the poignant last words his father had about the Welsh town where he grew up. The 56-year-old was born in Newport before moving to England when Michael was just five years old. Three years later however the family returned to Wales, settling down in Baglan, Port Talbot. Michael's mum Irene and dad Meyrick lived in the house where the actor grew up even after he became a Hollywood star. The actor, famed for playing figures such as Tony Blair, Brian Clough, and David Frost, would regularly return to Port Talbot to see his parents. Previously, he said: 'As soon as I see the steelworks, there is no feeling like it for me. I get emotional coming back to this town.' Disaster struck for the actor however when Meyrick died last year. Michael was at his father's deathbed along with Irene and his sister, Joanne. Michael sheen shared his dad's final words (Image: Getty Images ) Article continues below It came after a long-running battle with Alzheimer's disease. It meant Michael had time to think about how their final conversation would go. Michael says he opted to simply say 'I love you' to his father before his death. After his passing, tributes poured in for Meyrick, who was a much-loved steelworker as well as working as a Jack Nicholson impersonator. A mural was unveiled for him in Port Talbot, sitting alongside one of Michael. It was something the Good Omens star called 'amazing'. Meyrick was passionate about his local area, spending years engaging in and supporting local community projects. Port Talbot was even the final thing he thought about when speaking with his son. Speaking to The Times, Michael said: 'But the last thing he said to me was about Port Talbot. By the end, he was confusing and conflating things, but the spirit was clear. Michael grew up in Port Talbot (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror ) 'I was telling him about the possibility of a project in town and he wasn't able to say very much, but the last thing he said to me wasn't about acting. He was so passionate about his community, where he grew up and lived all his life, so communicating that to me was the most important thing to him at the end. 'It was very telling. He just said, 'Get it done, Michael. Get it done.'' Michael, who starred in films such as Frost/Nixon, The Damned United and The Deal, has spoken of his pride for Wales. He told WalesOnline: 'My Welsh roots are everything, it's where I come from, the people I come from, the land I come from. In my own lifetime it's made me who I am.' Article continues below Michael is himself a father. He shares daughter Lily, 26, with Kate Beckinsale, and has Lyra, five, and Mabli, three, with his partner, the actress Anna Lundberg, 30. He says the mural of Meyrick will help his own children remember their grandfather. He also believes it will help Irene, who met Meyrick when she was just 14, remember her partner of almost seven decades.
The Citizen
07-06-2025
- The Citizen
Mandeni head-on collision claims two lives
Two people lost their lives and seven others were rushed to hospital following a head-on collision in Mandeni this afternoon. According to Samantha Meyrick of IPSS Medical Rescue, the crash involved two vehicles on the Mandeni Link Road. The first vehicle was carring two women; one died at the scene, while the other was critically injured and taken to hospital. 'The other vehicle was a seven-seater. The 27-year-old male driver sadly passed away, and his six passengers were transported to the hospital for further care,' said Meyrick. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Michael Sheen shares emotional message following dad's death
Michael Sheen shares emotional message following dad's death His father was a 'hugely valued regular' of the dementia group in Port Talbot prior to his death and the star has shared a fundraiser to support the cause Michael's father, Meyrick, died earlier this month (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Michael Sheen has shared a heartfelt message about the Welsh charity he credits with giving his parents some "much appreciated joy". The Welsh actor said the dementia charity in Port Talbot "do so much with so little" to help those living with the condition. The Sunflower Café in Taibach was set up in October 2022 to support those living with dementia in the Port Talbot area. Michael's parents, Meyrick and Irene, were part of the group from the very first meeting and were said to have become "hugely valued regulars" of the Tuesday afternoon group. Michael wrote on X: "The Sunflower Cafe gave my Dad & Mum some much appreciated joy and support in the last years of his life. "They do so much with so little to help those living with Dementia. You can donate in my Dad's memory here should you wish to." Content cannot be displayed without consent The group have set up a fundraiser in his memory. Article continues below They wrote: "Meyrick and his lovely wife Irene attended the very first meeting and became hugely valued regulars, enjoying the sense of warmth, support, friendship and community that we have enjoyed every Tuesday afternoon since then. "Always ready with a smile and a twinkle in his eye, Meyrick took part in many of the activities on offer, whether light exercise, an art class or a singalong with the ukulele band, and he will be sorely missed." The charity explained all the donations would go towards rent, refreshments and ensuring the valued service continues to help others in the local community. Michael Sheen pictured with his late father Earlier this month Michael took to X to announce the very sad news of his father's death. Stay informed on everything Neath Port Talbot by signing up to our newsletter here . He wrote: "On behalf of my family it is with heartbreaking sadness that I mark the passing of my beautiful father Meyrick Sheen today. Article continues below "We were with him throughout. There will never be anyone like him. RIP Meyrick Sheen (1940 - 2025)." Meyrick was a British Steel Corporation personnel manager and Michael grew up in Port Talbot with his parents and sister Joanne.
The Citizen
10-05-2025
- The Citizen
Head-on-crash kills father and son in KwaDukuza
A tragic head-on collision on the R102, near the KwaDukuza Saps Station, has left two people dead and several others injured. According to Samantha Meyrick of IPSS Medical Rescue, emergency teams rushed to the scene on Saturday afternoon following reports of a serious crash. A father and his 8-year-old son died on the scene after suffering serious injuries. 'Another five family members were injured, including three children aged between 8 and 13. One patient was severely entrapped in the wreckage and required urgent assistance, ' said Meyrick. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to hospital by private transport before emergency services arrived. The passenger sustained minor injuries and declined further medical treatment. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
