I am very saddened by this news.
I have admired Richie Benaud since I first started watching and appreciating Cricket on the Television. As a very successful Australian Captain it was amazing to me how he became so loved and admired here in England, a place where he had success for Australia. Most Australian Cricket Captains are hardly known as lovable characters in this Country, but Benaud transcended that, he became an icon in the Cricket world. He was an honest Commentator with a great way with words - he could be very economical with his words too - unlike too many of today's Commentators who seem to spend a lot of time talking about irrelevancies.
Once again I sadly have to reflect that yet another part of my youth has gone and, to me anyway, will be sadly missed.
"Stumps".
R.I.P. + Richie Benaud - you were a good'un.