Shane Warne

2022 - 3 - 29

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Shane Warne state funeral live: Ceremony stream, TV channel ... (Evening Standard)

Warne was found dead while on holiday in Thailand having suffered a heart attack and the shocking news sent cricket into mourning. Close family and friends have ...

He always had that, just that willingness and want to see people happy and he brightened up the mood.” “I really am going to miss you dad. That is how our friendship and respect for each other developed. He says Shane’s family have asked him to play Thinking Out Loud, Warne’s favourite Sheeran track. But he was like that. The world of sport bids goodbye to one of its true greats today as a memorial service is held in Australia to celebrate the life of cricket legend Shane Warne.

Kylie Minogue and Elton John lead celebrity tributes as thousands ... (Sky News)

The 52-year-old died of a suspected heart attack on 4 March in Koh Samui, Thailand. An autopsy revealed his death was due to natural causes.

He was such a great bloke." Spectators also heard how "he raised most of the millions himself" and was "unstoppable" in his efforts to help other people. I've just got such wonderful stories of him. The service heard how "committed" Warne was to his charity work, particularly to helping children and "the need to give something back". He added when Warne died on 4 March, "it was the darkest day in our family's life" and his son's "feats on and off the cricket field will go down in history for all time". Kylie said Warne had that "star quality and charisma that the world got to know and love" and it "was the same on the doorstep" as it was on the cricket field.

Shane Warne remembered as 'much-loved cricketing legend' at ... (Bridport and Lyme Regis News)

Tributes were paid to the former leg-spinner at a state memorial service at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Hussain added: “Shane, it was an absolute privilege to be with you on a cricket pitch. “Mate, your mother and I can’t imagine a life without you. “Looking forward to a future without Shane is inconceivable. Asked to describe Warne in one word, Border said he was a “genius” and another former Australia captain Taylor added “genuine”. Thank you for all you did for us. And for being such a loving and caring son.

Crowds gather in Melbourne as cricket says final goodbyes to ... (Maldon and Burnham Standard)

A private funeral has already been held, attended by dozens of celebrities including ex-England captain Michael Vaughan, but a state memorial service is being ...

“Looking forward to a future without Shane is inconceivable. It was a day that our son, Shane Keith Warne, was tragically and suddenly taken from us. “He was an unbelievable cricketer and bloke. If there was one place he would want to be remembered, it is here. He was an entertainer, centre stage at any venue. Instantly there was something there.”

Shane Warne memorial: Family and stars pay emotional tribute to ... (iNews)

The MCG saw a stand renamed to commemorate the leg-spinner, who took 708 wickets during a long and illustrious career.

Actors Hugh Jackman and Eric Bana also paid tribute to their friend. “I really am going to miss you Dad,” his youngest daughter Summer said. Warne once appeared in an episode of the Australian comedy TV series “Kath and Kim” as a Warne impersonator named Wayne.

Tears, cheers and tributes: Shane Warne remembered as a giant ... (The Guardian)

Tens of thousands of fans joined sporting legends, celebrities and family members to bid farewell to cricketing great at MCG memorial service.

Warne’s death was the family’s “darkest day”. Days before leaving for Thailand, Warne arrived at her house to pick up his bag with Bryan Adams’ hit Summer of ‘69 blaring from his car. “He was a person who made everybody feel very special. “He was the king bowler, the great bowler – but also the great sledger,” he said. He was always about putting smiles on other people’s faces. He said his father never pressured him to take up cricket and “just wanted him to be happy”.