Billy Smith: key obituary facts
Is Billy Smith dead? Yes. Billy Smith died on August 20, 2026, at age 84.
Cause of death: Billy Smith's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Billy Smith known for?
He was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach.
More about Billy Smith
Born: 12 July 1942.
Place of birth: Fremantle.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rugby league player.
Nationality: Australia.
Billy Smith, the Australian rugby league player who starred for St.
George and represented New South Wales and Australia, died on August 20, 2026, aged 84. Born in Fremantle on July 12, 1942, William John Smith emerged as a leading halfback in Australian rugby league during the late 1960s and became a key figure in the latter years of St.
George Dragons’ run of premiership success. He played 15 seasons with the club between 1963 and 1977, and was selected for Australia in 18 Tests and eight World Cup matches from 1964 to 1970. Smith also captained Australia in a World Cup game against Great Britain in 1970.