Arts patron Russell Rhys dies
Caerleon doctor and arts patron Russell Rhys, dies (From South Wales Argus) Dr Russell Rhys, formerly GP for Caerleon but much better known in later years for his patronage of the arts has died at the age of 85 following a short illness. The village of which he was such a flamboyant resident is coming to terms with the loss of one who for over 40 years has been at the centre of its collective story. Russell Rhys (the name was later changed from the anglicised Rees) was born near Llanelli, the son of a coal miner.