article_snippet.sent: Godfather of cricket': Legendary commentator and former Australia captain Richie Benaud died aged 84 .
article_snippet.sent: Richie Benaud, the legendary commentator described as the 'Godfather of cricket', passed away peacefully in Former Australian captain sleep overnight on Friday, surrounded by Former Australian captain wife Daphne and family.
article_snippet.sent: News of Benaud's death threw the cricket world and beyond into mourning as tributes flowed in to a man remembered for Former Australian captain wry sense of humour, expertise and for simply being a 'true gentleman'.
article_snippet.sent: Former captain Richie Benaud stands by a sculpture of Former captain Richie Benaud at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2008 .
article_snippet.sent: Floral tributes gathered at the bronze statue of Former captain Richie Benaud at the Sydney Cricket Ground . '
article_snippet.sent: There's no doubt Former captain Richie Benaud's certainly going to be missed.'
article_snippet.sent: Like all fans of the sport, I will miss Former captain Richie Benaud very much.'
article_snippet.sent: Shane Warne penned a heartfelt tribute to Penrith-born Benaud on social media on Friday .