Just days before his death, England cricket legend Robin Smith heartbreakingly opened up about his alcohol abuse and wish to be a "nice grandad" for his first granddaughter due to be born this week Robin Smith died overnight in Australia at the age of 62 (Image: Shutterstock)

England cricket legend Robin Smith bravely opened up about his alcohol abuse and personal demons in heartbreaking interviews just days before he died at the age of 62.

Smith's death overnight in Australia was announced today (December 2) on BBC Radio Solent by his friend and former Hampshire team-mate Kevan James, who broke down in tears when sharing the news. Smith's cause of death is currently unknown, but he is known to have long struggled with alcohol addiction - having drunk a bottle of vodka daily for

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