This from his daughter Darcy,

‎**We are sad to announce that Rory Furlong passed away peacefully on Tuesday 15th May at 12.15am, surrounded by friends and family, following a courageous battle against the odds. Barbara, D'Arcy, Fynn and Ceri lovingly thank everyone for their invaluable support and positivity throughout.

Rory's FUNERAL will be held at Barry Crematorium at 2.15pm on Thursday 24 May. Our unconventional service will reflect Rory's non-religious spirituality and vitality. Let's celebrate his life the way he lived it and dress joyfully – blue was his favourite colour :)

The WAKE will be at the Coal Exchange, Cardiff Bay from 4.00pm. Bring your instruments, favourite songs, favourite poems or just your lovely selves ♥ ( http://www.coalexchange.co.uk/ )

Donations: Monetary donations to Ty Hafan ( http://www.tyhafan.org/ ) or donations of Victoria Sponge Cake or Trifle (Dad's favourites!) for the wake would be warmly welcomed! Love love love xxxxxxxxx**