Luke Evans pays emotional tribute to 'life-changing' theatre director Peter Gill

Cardiff-born Peter Gill died on Monday at the age of 86Joanne Ridout Property Editor and Carla Feric Press Association Entertainment Reporter20:05, 04 Aug 2026Updated 20:06, 04 Aug 2026Actor Luke Evans has paid tribute to renowned stage director and playwright Peter Gill following his death, saying: "He changed my whole professional life."Cardiff-born Gill, who has worked with stars including Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Michael Gambon, died "peacefully" at assisted living residence Denville Hall on Monday aged 86, his agency has confirmed.The Olivier-nominated playwright earned widespread recognition as a trailblazer in his profession, celebrated for his authentic staging techniques and his development of contemporary working-class productions including The York Realist, Small Change and The