In a heartbreaking turn of events, actress Alice Evans has revealed the death of her father, David Evans, on Friday, March 13, 2026. This tragic loss comes only six months after the passing of her younger brother Tony, compounding the family's grief during an already tumultuous period marked by a bitter court battle with her ex-husband, Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd.
Emotional Tribute to a Beloved Father
Alice shared a deeply emotional post on social media, accompanied by a series of cherished images, to honor her father's memory. In her tribute, she expressed how David taught her to laugh, play the piano, and embrace life without worrying about others' opinions. She wrote, "Dear Dad, You left us on Friday. Only six months after the death of your beloved son Tony. Now all three of you are gone – you, Mum, Tony and it's just me and Phil from the OG family."
Reflecting on his influence, she added, "You taught me that there is humor in almost anything. You taught me not to care what people thought because 'if you do A, they'll say you should have done B. And if you do B they'll say you should have done A'. That stayed with me forever." David Vincent Evans, born on October 27, 1940, was remembered for his wisdom and academic achievements, with Alice noting his "crazy maths problems and brilliant anecdotes" that she now passes on to her daughters.
Recent Family Tragedies and Legal Struggles
This announcement follows the death of Alice's brother Tony in August, whom she often described as one of her favorite people, highlighting his health issues and life traumas. The family's sorrow is set against a backdrop of ongoing legal disputes with Ioan Gruffudd, her ex-husband. Earlier this month, a judge ruled to renew a domestic restraining order against Alice for five years, stemming from one of Hollywood's most acrimonious breakups.
Alice and Ioan met on a film set in 1999, married in Mexico in 2007, and share two daughters, Ella and Elsie, before their split in January 2021. Ioan has since moved on, marrying Bianca Wallace in 2025, and the couple welcomed a child in November. Alice has previously alleged financial hardships post-divorce, claiming she was left unable to buy food or pay utility bills.
In her tribute, Alice expressed hope for an afterlife reunion, writing, "I hope the three of you are together. I hope there is a place where we get to see the people we've lost and that the three of you are having a blast, free from pain and the worry and anxiety and sometimes pure hell of life on earth." She concluded with a poignant farewell, "Godspeed, Dad. Give Mum and Tone the biggest hug from me."
The news underscores a period of profound personal loss for Alice Evans, as she navigates grief while dealing with the public fallout from her high-profile divorce and legal challenges.
