His widow, Nancy Smith, says he was even recognized once on the Tube in London, England. "It was a couple of girls from the women's rugby team," she said, laughing. He died April 2 after contracting COVID-19 at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Michael Smith's first love was rugby, but also enjoyed long-distance running and completed three marathons, including the Greater Victoria Marathon. Michael Smith, 90, died April 2, 2020 in North Vancouver after contracting COVID-19.

Source: CBC News June 04, 2020 09:56 UTC