Thai authorities have confirmed that Australian cricketer Shane Warne, who passed away last week Friday at the age of 52, died of natural causes.
Warne’s management confirmed in a statement on Friday that the retired leg-spinner died in Koh Samui, Thailand.
“It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack Friday.
“Shane was found unresponsive in his Villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” the statement read.
According to Thailand’s deputy national police spokesman, Krissana Pattanacharoen, investigators received an autopsy report in which a forensic doctor concludes that Warne’s death was the result natural causes.
Pattanacharoen said the legendary Australian leg-spinner’s family has already been informed of the result, however, investigators will conclude the post mortem reports which will be sent to their state prosecutor.
Meanwhile, Warne’s daughter Summer has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late father on social media.
‘I want more holidays with you’ – Shane Warne’s family speak of their heartache for the first time following his death
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— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 7, 2022
The Premier of Victoria has also recently tweeted that Warne’s family has accepted his offer to honour him with a state funeral.
I’ve spoken with the Warne family again today and they have accepted my offer of a State Funeral to remember Shane.
It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country.
Details will be finalised in coming days.
— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) March 6, 2022
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