Gethin Jones put a brave face on as he stepped out for the first time since announcing his father has died. 

The TV presenter, 47, announced the sad news earlier this week after his father had battled illness for period of time.

Gethin shared the final picture of his smiling alongside his father in hospital on Monday alongside a heartfelt post about the man who clearly meant so much to him. 

He revealed he had been playing him hymns and Arias from his phone just hours before his death.

Sharing the famous the Max Boyce quote, Gethin wrote: ‘Wales defeated England. Hymns and Arias with dad last night, before he left us this morning.

Gethin Jones was seen for the first time since his father Goronwy Jones died as he headed out in Cheshire on Thursday- after sharing a heartfelt post about the man he thought the world of 

The TV presenter had announced the passing of his father three days earlier as he paid a heartfelt tribute to him alongside this sweet photo 

‘The most perfect, peaceful end. Welsh hymns playing, and the grandsons on speaker phone saying goodbye.’

Gethin revealed his father had battled illness for period of time as he highlighted the importance of humour in helping his family.

He said: ‘Dad was poorly for a while, he put up a good fight, incredible really. It was so nice to see his dry humour, the importance of faith and his love for classical music shine through at the end.’

‘Every day I’ve been at the Heath Hospital in Cardiff, someone would stop me and ask me about dad.

‘He probably taught them at some point. He made a big impact on education in these parts over a long period of time. 

‘He was strict and direct, always reasonable. A teacher for 40 years, a headteacher for 28!’

The Strictly star went on to thank the NHS for looking after his father, noting that his sister, who also works for the institution, has been ‘amazing’. 

Gethin has been a pillar of suport for his dad and revealed his father had battled illness for period of time as he highlighted the importance of humour in helping his family 

He was glued to his phone as he headed to the gym following a tough week 

The presenter’s celebrity friends and fans were quick to share their condolences in the comments section of the post

The presenter’s celebrity friends and fans were quick to share their condolences in the comments section of the post. 

Sir Chris Hoy wrote: ‘So sorry to hear it mate, but heartwarming to see him surrounded with love. x’ 

Russell T Davies: ‘Oh much love, darling xx’

Writing in Welsh, fellow The One Show presenter Alex Jones said: ‘Thinking of you Geth. Loads of love to you all.’