Swansea City posted the update on social media, wishing “our very own Kev Johns all the best” and saying he is recovering well. The club added it looks forward to welcoming him back to the Swansea.com Stadium soon.
The news has prompted a wave of support from fans, performers and people across the city who have grown up with Kev’s voice, humour and warmth — whether on stage, on air or on the terraces.
A giant of Swansea culture
Kev is one of Swansea’s most recognisable figures: a radio host, panto star, charity champion and the long‑serving club chaplain at Swansea City.
In 2022 he was awarded the Freedom of the City, recognising decades of work in the community, on stage and in local broadcasting.
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He has also been open about his previous health battles. In 2023 he thanked the NHS after undergoing cancer treatment, telling Swansea Bay News at the time that he was determined to keep performing and “make the show go on”.
‘Get well soon, Kev’
Messages of support have poured in since the club’s announcement, with fans calling him “a Swansea legend”, “the voice of the Liberty” and “part of the fabric of the city”.
Kev is understood to be recovering well following the stroke last week.
Swansea City said:
“Wishing our very own Kev Johns all the best after suffering a minor stroke last week. He is recovering well and we look forward to seeing him back at the stadium soon.”
A community figure who means a lot to Swansea
From Christmas pantomimes to charity fundraisers, school visits and matchday announcements, Kev’s presence has been a constant in Swansea life for more than 30 years.
His absence from the stadium this weekend was immediately noticed by supporters — and his recovery will be watched closely by a city that has taken him firmly to its heart.
Thank you Kev