Former Australian captain died peacefully in his sleep at a Sydney hospice . He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November . Benaud had witnessed , as player and commentator , 11 Test matches . Tributes flowed in to the legendary 'Godfather of cricket' from all circles . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott offers his family a state funeral .
Former Australian captain died peacefully in his sleep at a Sydney hospice . He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November . Benaud had witnessed , as player and commentator , over 500 Test matches . Tributes flowed in to the legendary 'Godfather of cricket' from all circles . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott offers his family a state funeral .