Former Swansea defender Kevin Austin dies aged 45

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Former Swansea defender, Kevin Austin, has died at the age of 45 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

He made 150 appearances for the Swans between 2004 and 2008.

During his time with the club, Austin won promotion from League Two in 2005 and was a part of Roberto Martinez's League One-winning squad in 2008.

Swansea expressed their sadness at the news: