POPULAR news presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas has died aged 67 after presenting ITV News for more than 15 years.
Telly bosses branded her one of ITV Cymru Wales' "most iconic faces" in a statement following the star's tragic death.
Mum-of-three Nicola had reportedly been suffering "several health issues" recently and had quit presenting back in February.
In a statement seen by SundayStar.co.uk, a spokesperson for ITV said: "We are very sad to hear of the passing of broadcaster Nicola Heywood-Thomas.
"As one of ITV Cymru Wales' most iconic faces, she anchored Wales at Six for more than 15 years.
"Thoughts are with all her friends and colleagues tonight."
Her former colleague, co-anchor Jonathan Hill, announced her death on Wales at Six on Thursday.
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Opening the programme, he said: "I am afraid we have some very sad news to share with you.
"Our friend and colleague, former HTV presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas sadly passed away earlier today.
"We have of course presented many editions of this programme together and she will be greatly, greatly missed by all of us here at ITV Cymru Wales.
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very sad time."
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