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Chris Needs Death | Chris Needs MBE Dead – Obituary

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Chris Needs MBE Death | Passed Away | Obituary

Chris Needs Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. Chris Needs MBE was  a BBC Radio Wales broadcaster, pianist/musician. He passed away on July 27 at the age of 66 due to a heart attack.

As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Chris Needs.

Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.

This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.

The Morriston Orpheus are deeply shocked and saddened to hear the very sad news that Mr Chris Needs MBE, our very own local Radio Wales presenter and pianist/Musician has passed away today.

Born in Cwmafon – Neath, Port Talbot, Chris Became an accomplished pianist and has accompanied Bonnie Tyler on several occasions. His other jobs have included: language translator, actor, tour guide, and all-round vocalist.

Since 2002 he had his own show, broadcast every week night between 22.00 and 1.00 on BBC Radio Wales.

Most of the people who called into his show belong to an organisation called The Chris Needs Friendly Garden Association. The Garden as it has become known, has almost 50,000 members from mainly Wales but also as far away as Queensland, Australia. Members of the Garden are given their own identification code, usually starting with an M for male members, A for Animals, or without a letter for Female members.

Chris was a huge supporter of ALL of Wales Male Voice choirs and regularly played many songs from various choirs Albums on his radio station including many from The Morriston Orpheus.

Through his hard work and determination for charity causes, Chris established and heads the Chris Needs Hospital Appeal, a registered charity that supports South Wales hospitals.

For his charity work and services to broadcasting he was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the 2005 New Year’s Honours.

On behalf of us all at The Morriston Orpheus we send our sincere condolences to all of Chris’s family, Friends, and supporters.

May you Rest in Peace Chris Needs MBE.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chris Needs today. Had the pleasure of working with him many times. He brought so much joy to people’s lives over the airwaves – and out of his garden. God bless

Trist iawn / sad to hear about the passing of BBC Radio Wales broadcaster Chris Needs, who I know has had a big following in the Rhondda for years. He has kept many people company in the evenings & brought lots of laughter with his dry valleys wit. Nos da Chris – from all in the Rhondda section of your garden – rest in peace.

My thoughts are with Chris’ partner and his family, friends & colleagues.

Devastated to wake up to the news that my friend and radio legend, Chris Needs has passed away.

He called me only last week and we text each other on Friday evening. I was off to see him at a social distance to cheer him up this week but I wish I’d gone last week now.

I say this so much, but again, a reminder that life is short. Live it to the full and be happy just like Chris was. He will be missed by many but his massive spirit will live on through all the Friendly Garden members.

Thank you for all the laughs, my friend. I always called him Sir Chris and he loved it. Rest in peace, Sir Chris. You legend.

Sad to hear the news that Chris Needs has passed away When it looked like things weren’t going to go well at Swansea Sound just weeks ago Chris was the 1st to call with support and kind words Welsh radio has lost a unique talent, life has lost a kind man Love and prayers to Gabe


Chris Needs bought people together before the days of facebook with his friendly garden. Entertainment the nation with cheesy tunes and late night teasers as well as raising a lot of money for charity. You were a cymeriad Chris.
Cysga’n dawel


So saddened to hear Chris Needs has died. He was much more than a
@BBCRadioWales
presenter, he was a social service, providing comfort to countless listeners, particularly the elderly. Thinking of Gabe, his family, his producer Llinos & everyone in his legendary Friendly Garden.


RIP Chris Needs. (Diolch am y llun doniol Llio) cymeriad annwyl a doniol iawn!

What a pro he was, technically brilliant, hilarious and scathing, truly original radio legend!

Hard to believe the news this morning!


RIP Chris Needs of
@BBCRadioWales
-Worked with him for many years & know how much pleasure & comfort his radio show,the “Friendly Garden Society” brought to listeners.I am M401 in the Society Garden. Sending much love to the communities & net curtain twitchers saddened by News.


Very sad to hear of the passing of Chris Needs. A character on the radio. Always very entertaining on a long journey back home from somewhere! I remember the ludicrous decision he made to play my Slipknot request on his “Friendly Garden” show. Did it without hesitating… RIP

We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.

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