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The obituary notice of Desmond BROWN (Known widely as acclaimed actor DESMOND BARRIT)

Swansea (Abertawe), 19/10/1944 - 21/03/2026 (Age 81) | Published in: South Wales Evening Post.

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DesmondBROWN(Known widely as acclaimed actor DESMOND BARRIT) Suddenly after a short illness at Homerton Hospital, Hackney on 21st March 2026, age 81.

Desmond leaves partner of 44 years Byron Johnson of Hackney, step-brother Michael Whitefoot of North Cornelly and a multitude of friends and theatre folk who held him in great affection.

Burial at Oystermouth Cemetery (woodland section) 2:15 pm on Monday 20th April. Meet beforehand at 12.30 Swansea Grand Theatre for a Celebration of Life. Please wear colourful clothes.

Family flowers only: donations in lieu to The Royal Theatrical Fund (trtf.com).

All enquiries to John Edwards Funeral Directors. 5 Cwmbath Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7AH. Tel: 01792 771232.
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Our deepest sympathies to Byron, Michael and the many friends he has made over the years.
We have fond memories of Des, visiting his family home and seeing how proud his Mam, Dad and family were when he made the big move to London to begin his amazing career.
He had never forgotten his Welsh roots and has now come home.
R.I.P. Des

Roy, Angela and Clare
Morriston Cousin’s.
Mrs. Angela Haran
19/04/2026
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Dear Des, what a joy to have known you, your visit to "tinklings", yourself and Byron letting me stay with you while I rehearsed for my first professional show, to speaking to you only several weeks ago on the telephone a bout work and a subsequent later call to check if I was ok. Thank you for your kindness, your wit, your overall talent and for being "you"...rest easy Des x
Richard t
18/04/2026
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Richard t
18/04/2026
Remember seeing him in Swansea Rep for years lovely gentleman
Julia
18/04/2026
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Will be forever missed but have many happy memories. Des was one of a kind.

The Whitefoot family.
Donation left by Michael and Christine Whitefoot
17/04/2026
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My condolances to Byron on your loss. From Matt Benville ( a one time colleague in the petroleumbusiness the 1970's when I lived briefly in your house in Aberdeen,)
Matt Benville
17/04/2026
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14/04/2026
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