In a brief statement, Smith's daughter, Jessica Smith Penfold, confirmed that her 85-year-old father died surrounded by family at home in Perth, Australia.
She added that her father, best known for the TV programme Learning Channel on SABC 2, was recently diagnosed with advanced, incurable cancer.
'Faced his final moments with grace'
"He faced his final moments with grace, expressing contentment in his accomplishments and the impact he made in the fields of education and conservation. His legacy will endure through the lives he touched and the difference he made.
"William will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him," said the family.
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R21-m to be won in Soccer 13
There are several chances for TAB customers to get rich quick this Friday and Saturday with two carryover pools, four added pools and a bonanza Soccer 13, in which those who correctly forecast the results of the 13 games will share a guaranteed pot of R21 million!
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Final Summer Cup log
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Chiefs have not improved
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