Peter Roebuck Found Dead at age 55

Renowned cricket writer Peter Roebuck was found dead in his hotel in South Africa on Sunday, at the age of 55.  Roebuck began his career playing cricket, and followed by writing about the sport.  He was covering the sport in South Africa.  Police cannot find any cause of the death, however there were reports of Roebuck being in an "agitated state" earlier that day.    Roebuck wrote extensively for the Sydney Morning Herald, and the The Age.  Many are shocked and sad over his sudden death.
-DU 11/12/11


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