It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the death of the Honourable Roy L Smith, MLC.

Roy passed away in his sleep, at home on the 31sr July 2010. At this stage, the cause of his death is not known.

Roy's family will let us know when funeral arrangements are finalised and I'll pass this on, when I know.

It goes without saying, that we are all deeply shocked, and deeply saddened by this tragedy.

Roy was a close friend, a colleague ... and a REAL freedom fighter.

May God Rest His Soul.