article_snippet.sent: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott had extended the offer of a state funeral to Benaut's wife, Daphne, which Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott declined.
article_snippet.sent: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the offer of a state funeral to Benaut's wife, Daphne, which she declined was a mark of respect for a man who meant so much to millions of people in Australia and around the world.
highlights_snippet.sent: Legendary former Australian cricketer and commentator Richie Benaud wife, Daphne, declined a government offer for a state funeral .
  