article_snippet.sent: The iconic broadcaster passed away peacefully in The iconic broadcaster overnight surrounded by The iconic broadcaster wife Daphne and family.
article_snippet.sent: News of The iconic broadcaster death threw the cricket world and beyond into mourning as tributes flowed in to a man remembered for The iconic broadcaster wry sense of humour, expertise and for simply being a 'true gentleman'.
article_snippet.sent: Floral tributes have started to gather at the bronze statue of Cricket commentator Richie Benaud at the Sydney Cricket Ground .
article_snippet.sent: The flags at the Sydney Cricket Ground were flying at half mast on Friday following Cricket commentator Richie Benaud's death .
article_snippet.sent: Richie has robbed us not only of a national treasure but a lovely man,' Nine Network CEO David Gyngell said in a statement. '
article_snippet.sent: Cricket commentator Richie Benaud did, however, manage to voice a touching tribute to Phillip Hughes, who died when struck by a bouncer last November, which was screened before Australia's Test series against India last December.
article_snippet.sent: Former Australian spin bowler Shane Warne penned a heartfelt tribute to Cricket commentator Richie Benaud on social media on Friday .
highlights_snippet.sent: Former Australian captain died peacefully in Former Australian captain sleep at a Sydney hospice .
  