Andrew Smith, the workmanlike big man who helped establish the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball program rise to national prominence, died on Tuesday morning. He was 25. Smith's father, Curt, told CBS Sports his son passed at 10:55 a.m. in Indianapolis, Smith's hometown.
Andrew's wife, Sam, shared the news on Twitter Tuesday afternoon.
Andrew peacefully passed away in his sleep and in my arms as I told him I loved him this morning. Love you always, Smith.
— Samantha Smith (@Samantha44Smith) January 12, 2016
Smith's life was cut short by a relentless battle with cancer, one that first surfaced in late 2013.