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| Wales and Lions rugby legend Ray Gravell has had his right leg amputated below the knee. | |
| The BBC presenter underwent the surgery after developing an infection brought on by diabetes. He recently had two toes amputated. | The BBC presenter underwent the surgery after developing an infection brought on by diabetes. He recently had two toes amputated. |
| A former Llanelli captain, Gravell was a key member of the Grand Slam and Triple Crown winning Welsh teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s. | A former Llanelli captain, Gravell was a key member of the Grand Slam and Triple Crown winning Welsh teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s. |
| His wife Mari said they had been "overwhelmed" by messages of support. | His wife Mari said they had been "overwhelmed" by messages of support. |
| Gravell is recovering at West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen. | Gravell is recovering at West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen. |
| Everyone has been so thoughtful - their messages have been a big help in keeping Ray's spirits up Mari Gravell | Everyone has been so thoughtful - their messages have been a big help in keeping Ray's spirits up Mari Gravell |
| A spokesman for Carmarthenshire NHS Trust said it was likely he would remain in hospital for several weeks. | A spokesman for Carmarthenshire NHS Trust said it was likely he would remain in hospital for several weeks. |
| Mrs Gravell said: "We've been overwhelmed by messages of kindness and support from former team-mates, rugby fans, radio listeners and colleagues alike. | Mrs Gravell said: "We've been overwhelmed by messages of kindness and support from former team-mates, rugby fans, radio listeners and colleagues alike. |
| "Everyone has been so thoughtful. Their messages have been a big help in keeping Ray's spirits up. | "Everyone has been so thoughtful. Their messages have been a big help in keeping Ray's spirits up. |
| "It's been a big blow for Ray and he faces a lengthy stay in hospital. But everyone who's familiar with Ray knows that he'll come bouncing back." | "It's been a big blow for Ray and he faces a lengthy stay in hospital. But everyone who's familiar with Ray knows that he'll come bouncing back." |
| Mr Gravell, capped 23 times by Wales, was a member of the Scarlets team that famously beat the All Blacks in 1972. | Mr Gravell, capped 23 times by Wales, was a member of the Scarlets team that famously beat the All Blacks in 1972. |
| He lives in Mynydd y Garreg near Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, with his wife and two young daughters on a street named after him. | He lives in Mynydd y Garreg near Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, with his wife and two young daughters on a street named after him. |
| After retiring from rugby he joined the BBC and has gone on to forge a successful career as a radio presenter, entertainer and television rugby commentator. | After retiring from rugby he joined the BBC and has gone on to forge a successful career as a radio presenter, entertainer and television rugby commentator. |