Personal Life
Smith was married to Elizabeth Bennett from 5 July 1967 until his death. Elizabeth Smith was created Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill in 1995. They had three daughters, one of whom, Sarah Smith, used to be Washington correspondent for Channel 4 news and is now a news anchor for the station. Their other daughters are Jane, a costume designer and Catherine, a lawyer.
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