Shane Warne, regarded by many as Australia’s greatest-ever bowler and one of cricket’s most recognisable global names, has died aged 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack while in Thailand.
On the day after another former Australian great of the game, Rod Marsh, died as the result of a heart attack he suffered last week, the news of Warne’s passing was confirmed by the leg spinner’s management company in the early hours of this morning.
Warne was staying on the island of Koh Samui, around 600km south of Bangkok in the Gulf of Thailand.
“It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4th March,” the statement said.
“Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived.
“The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”
Australian cricketer Shane Warne’s death has left Brian Lara heartbroken.
He has expressed his grief on Twitter while sharing an old picture in his memory. Brian wrote in his tweet,
“Heartbroken And speechless at the moment. I literally don’t know how to sum up this situation. My friend is gone!! We have lost one of the Greatest Sportsmen of all time!! My condolences goes out to his family. RIP Warnie!! You will be missed.
💔 And speechless at the moment. I literally don’t know how to sum up this situation. My friend is gone!!
We have lost one of the Greatest Sportsmen of all time!!
My condolences goes out to his family.
RIP Warnie!! You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/sQOrL9dIyM— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 4, 2022