On 22 September 1934 he was performing at the Llandudno Pier Pavilion when news broke of an explosion at Gresford Colliery near Wrexham.
Ar 22 Medi 1934, roedd yn perfformio ym Mhafiliwn Pier Llandudno pan dorrodd y newyddion am ffrwydrad ym Mhwll Glo Gresffordd ger Wrecsam.