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Wynne Evans pays tribute to brother after death

Wynne Evans/Instagram Wynne Evans and brother Huw with arms round each other smiling at the cameraWynne Evans/Instagram
Strictly's Wynne Evans says his brother Huw was his "hero and inspiration"

Wynne Evans has paid tribute to his "gorgeous eldest brother" Huw, as he announced his death.

Huw Evans, from Carmarthen, worked as a criminal barrister and was the oldest of three boys.

Announcing his death on Instagram, Wynne wrote: "I'm so sad to say that my gorgeous eldest brother has passed away. My big brother was my hero and my inspiration."

The opera singer, presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant added: "Huw my darling I will miss you so much and am so glad I got to have you with me all my life."

According to his profile from chambers 30 Park Place in Cardiff, Huw Evans was called to the bar in 1985 while serving as an officer in the Royal Navy.

He completed his pupillage in Swansea and began practising law in Cardiff in 1989.

He was a specialist criminal practitioner, who took on both prosecution and defence work.