NEW DETAILS emerge about Shane Warne’s death as local police rule out foul play.
The moments before Shane Warne’s sudden death at a luxury Thai villa on Friday evening have been revealed, as local Thai police rule out foul play.
Thai police in Koh Samui on Saturday confirmed they had now ruled out any suspicious circumstances in the tragic death.
“No foul play was suspected at the scene based on our investigation,” Thai police told AFP.
The Australian leg-spinner, 52, was found unresponsive in a villa in Thailand by three friends, his management announced this afternoon, reports Fox Sport.
The three people, who were also staying in the villa on Koh Samui island, tried unsuccessfully to revive him, Chatchawin Nakmusik of the Bo Put police told Reuters.
Nakmusik added Warne was taken by ambulance to hospital, where medical personnel could not revive him.
Chatchawin said Warne’s body had been transferred to another hospital for autopsy and his associates would be questioned by police today, but added there were no signs of foul play.
Liz Hurley broke her silence to pay tribute to Warne, who was with pals at a luxury villa in Thailand when he was found unresponsive on Friday.
She said: “I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever. RIP my beloved Lionheart.”
Read our Shane Warne live blog below for the latest updates…
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Who is Shane Warne’s ex-wife Simone Callahan?
Simone was working as a promotions girl for Aussie lager Foster’s when she met Shane Warne at a celebrity event in Melbourne in 1992.
Back then, he was about to play his first Test match for his country and was on the cusp of becoming one of the greatest spin bowlers in history.
The pair tied the knot in 1995 and had their first child two years later.
Born in 1970, Simone is 52 and lives in Australia.
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Shane tested positive for Covid over the summer
The Aussie tested positive over the summer, forcing him to isolate and miss coaching The Hundred team London Spirit.
Double-jabbed Warne, a Sky TV cricket pundit who took 708 Test wickets, said: “I’m unfortunately not playing enough golf because I’ve got Covid.
“Don’t take this as any sort of gospel, and this is actually a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I thought if I smoked 100 cigarettes a day I could kill Covid.
“It didn’t really work and I ended up on a ventilator, so it wasn’t ideal.
“I had to have the ten days’ isolation — but I’m up and about now.”
The retired spin bowler’s claims follow numerous bizarre attempts to avoid the virus, including taking animal de-wormers or drinking bleach.
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Shane Warne’s haunting final tweet
SHANE Warne paid tribute to cricket legend Rod Marsh in a tragic final tweet just hours before he also died from a suspected heart attack.
His death came hours after tweeting his “sadness” at the death of Marsh who suffered a heart attack aged 74.
He said: “Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed. He was a legend of our great game & an inspiration to so many young boys & girls.
“Rod cared deeply about cricket & gave so much-especially to Australia & England players. Sending lots & lots of love to Ros & the family. RIP mate.”
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No ‘foul play’
NEW DETAILS emerge about Shane Warne’s death as local police rule out foul play.
The moments before Shane Warne’s sudden death at a luxury Thai villa on Friday evening have been revealed, as local Thai police rule out foul play.
Thai police in Koh Samui on Saturday confirmed they had now ruled out any suspicious circumstances in the tragic death.
“No foul play was suspected at the scene based on our investigation,” Thai police told AFP.
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Shane’s plans to build new home in Australia
Last year, it was reported Shane was planning to build a $5 million new home in Portsea, Victoria.
According to The Herald Sun, plans were submitted on his behalf to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to build the eye-catching property featuring a bowling alley, wine cellar, and jet ski garage.
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Who has Shane Warne dated in the past?
Warnie was married to Simone Callahan, with whom he had three children – Brooke, Summer and Jackson.
The ex-bowler was also romantically linked to English actress Elizabeth Hurley.
Footage emerged of the two kissing, with Warne later moving into her Brighton mansion.
The couple were engaged by late 2011, but split just two years later.
Just last year the Australian was reportedly dating American student Kathryn Long who is in her early 20s – however, the ex-cricketer now seems to be attached to Emily Sears.
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When did Liz Hurley date Hugh Grant?
Liz Hurley started dating actor Hugh Grant in the late 80s when they met on the set of Spanish production Remando Al Viento.
However, she really made her mark on the celebrity circuit at the premiere of Hugh’s movie, Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994.
Liz wore a plunging black gown by Versace which was held together by gold safety pins, and the rest – they say – is history.
The couple dated for a further six years – surviving Hugh’s infamous arrest for soliciting the services of a prostitute in 1995 – and split amicably in 2000.
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When did Liz Hurley date Shane Warne?
Liz Hurley started dating Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne in 2010.
The relationship began just months after she ended her three-year marriage to Indian textile heir Arun Neyar.
Her divorce was finalised in June 2011 and three months later it was reported Liz and Shane had become engaged after she was spotted wearing a large sapphire ring.
The couple confirmed their engagement via Twitter soon after, but split in December 2013.
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Liz Hurley’s son Damian says ‘my heart is broken’
LIZ Hurley’s teenage son Damian has said “my heart is broken” over Shane Warne’s death.
The 19-year-old described his mum’s ex-fiance as a”father figure” to him growing up.
Despite the couple’s split in 2013, they continued to enjoy a close friendship, with Liz also paying tribute to him today.
Damian wrote on Instagram: “I’m still trying to wrap my head around this…
“SW was a father figure to me for most of my formative years and was truly one the best men I’ve ever known.
“My heart is broken. Thinking of and sending love to all SW’s family.”
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PICTURED: Forensic cops examine Shane Warne’s luxury Thai villa
FORENSIC cops have been seen examining Shane Warne’s luxury Thai villa after confirming his death isn’t suspicious.
The Aussie sporting hero, 52, was found unresponsive in his room by pal Andrew Neophitou at the luxury villa they were staying in yesterday.
Today, cops and forensic teams were seen swooping the villa after Warne’s suspected heart attack.
Thai police confronted the sad scenes at the luxury resort as they continue to probe the tragedy.
His pals said they were giving the cricket legend CPR and mouth-to-mouth for 20 minutes while ambulances arrived.
Superintendent Yuttana Sirisombat said Warne had experienced chest pains before his death and “had seen a doctor about his heart”.
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Piers Morgan calls for Shane Warne to get a knighthood
PIERS Morgan has called for his close friend Shane Warne to get a knighthood after the cricket legend’s tragic death.
Warne, 52, was with pals at a luxury villa when he was found unresponsive on Friday.
His desperate friends performed CPR for around 20 minutes before paramedics took him to the Thai International Hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead.
Pal Piers is now calling for Warne to be given a knighthood after his incredible cricket career.
He tweeted: “Shane Warne was the only one of Wisden’s 5 greatest cricketers of 20th Century not to be knighted.
“He wasn’t Mother Teresa but if Gavin bloody Williamson can get a gong then so should Warnie, posthumously, for services to cricket & charity. Make it happen @BorisJohnson#SirShane”.
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“He went in there and said ‘come on, you’re going to be late'”
Shane Warne’s manager James Erskine shed light on the sportsman’s final moments in Fox Sport special, Remembering Shane Warne.
He said the group were due to go for drinks at 5pm when pal Andrew Neophitou knocked on his door and realised “something was wrong”.
James added: “He went in there and said ‘come on, you’re going to be late’ and then realised something was wrong.
“And he turned him over and gave him CPR and mouth to mouth, which lasted about 20 minutes and then the ambulance came.
“They took him to the hospital, which was about a 20-minute drive and I got a phone call about 45 minutes later saying he was pronounced dead.”
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Lizzie Cundy says she is ‘heartbroken’ by Shane’s passing
TV presenter Lizzie Cundy said she and Shane Warne shared “many laughs together” in a tribute on Twitter.
She said: “I’m absolutely devastated to have just heard my friend Shane Warne has passed away.
“A true cricket legend and really lovely chap.
“We had many laughs together, I’m heartbroken.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
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I’m now hanging the Shane Warne blog over to my colleague Louis Allwood, who will be bringing you all the latest news and updates until 10pm tonight.
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Shane only arrived to Thailand on Thursday
Shane Warne had arrived to Thailand on Thursday with friends for a lad’s holiday.
Warne had spent the day watching Australia’s Test cricketers take on Pakistan from bedroom before the tragedy unfolded.
Manager James Erskine explained Warne, who “hadn’t been drinking”, was “having a lie down” when he was discovered with no heartbeat.
He added: “He doesn’t drink, never took drugs, ever. He hated drugs so nothing untoward.
“He was going to do the things he likes doing. He was going to play in one or two poker competitions, play a lot of golf, be with his kids, that was about it; [to] have time to himself.”
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BREAKING: Liz Hurley pays tribute to Shane Warne
ELIZABETH Hurley has paid tribute to her “Lionheart” ex-fiance Shane Warne after he died from a suspected heart attack.
The actress was in a relationship with the cricket legend, 52, for three years until they split in 2013.
She said: “I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever. RIP my beloved Lionheart.”
Liz also shared seven touching snaps with the cricketer as she broke her silence on Instagram today.
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Shane Warne’s last moments revealed
SHANE Warne’s final moments have been revealed after the cricket legend died from a suspected heart attack on holiday in Thailand.
The Aussie sporting hero, 52, was found unresponsive in his room by pal Andrew Neophitou at the luxury villa they were staying in yesterday.
His manager James Erskine shed light on the sportsman’s final moments in Fox Sport special, Remembering Shane Warne.
He said the group were due to go for drinks at 5pm when Andrew knocked on his door and realised “something was wrong”.
James added: “He went in there and said ‘come on, you’re going to be late’ and then realised something was wrong.
“And he turned him over and gave him CPR and mouth to mouth, which lasted about 20 minutes and then the ambulance came.
“They took him to the hospital, which was about a 20-minute drive and I got a phone call about 45 minutes later saying he was pronounced dead.”
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Explained: Did Shane Warne & Simone Callahan have any children?
The former couple had three children together.
Their eldest Brooke is 24-years-old and was reportedly due to get married to boyfriend Alex Heath in early 2022.
Shane and Simone also have another daughter, Summer, 20, and 22-year-old son Jackson.
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Who is Shane Warne’s ex-wife Simone Callahan?
Simone was working as a promotions girl for Aussie lager Foster’s when she met Shane Warne at a celebrity event in Melbourne in 1992.
Back then, he was about to play his first Test match for his country and was on the cusp of becoming one of the greatest spin bowlers in history.
The pair tied the knot in 1995 and had their first child two years later.
Born in 1970, Simone is 52 and lives in Australia.
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Shane tested positive for Covid over the summer
The Aussie tested positive over the summer, forcing him to isolate and miss coaching The Hundred team London Spirit.
Double-jabbed Warne, a Sky TV cricket pundit who took 708 Test wickets, said: “I’m unfortunately not playing enough golf because I’ve got Covid.
“Don’t take this as any sort of gospel, and this is actually a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I thought if I smoked 100 cigarettes a day I could kill Covid.
“It didn’t really work and I ended up on a ventilator, so it wasn’t ideal.
“I had to have the ten days’ isolation — but I’m up and about now.”
The retired spin bowler’s claims follow numerous bizarre attempts to avoid the virus, including taking animal de-wormers or drinking bleach.
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Shane Warne’s haunting final tweet
SHANE Warne paid tribute to cricket legend Rod Marsh in a tragic final tweet just hours before he also died from a suspected heart attack.
His death came hours after tweeting his “sadness” at the death of Marsh who suffered a heart attack aged 74.
He said: “Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed. He was a legend of our great game & an inspiration to so many young boys & girls.
“Rod cared deeply about cricket & gave so much-especially to Australia & England players. Sending lots & lots of love to Ros & the family. RIP mate.”
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No ‘foul play’
NEW DETAILS emerge about Shane Warne’s death as local police rule out foul play.
The moments before Shane Warne’s sudden death at a luxury Thai villa on Friday evening have been revealed, as local Thai police rule out foul play.
Thai police in Koh Samui on Saturday confirmed they had now ruled out any suspicious circumstances in the tragic death.
“No foul play was suspected at the scene based on our investigation,” Thai police told AFP.
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Shane’s plans to build new home in Australia
Last year, it was reported Shane was planning to build a $5 million new home in Portsea, Victoria.
According to The Herald Sun, plans were submitted on his behalf to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to build the eye-catching property featuring a bowling alley, wine cellar, and jet ski garage.
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Tributes from the celebrity world pour in
Tributes have poured in for the cricketing legend, including from Piers Morgan.
“Absolutely devastated to hear that Shane Warne has died from a heart attack aged just 52,” he tweeted.
“He was a genius cricketer, a supreme entertainer, a fantastic bloke and a great loyal friend for many years.
“Just gutting news. RIP Warnie, I loved every minute in your company.”
BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker recalled an appearance by Shane Warne on the programme in January this year.
He tweeted: “Genuinely can’t believe the sad news about the death of Shane Warne. He came on Breakfast just a couple of weeks ago & was as effervescent as ever.
“What a talent he was. He had a huge impact on cricket and will be sorely missed by so many.”
Jemima Goldsmith, who was close friends with Shane Warne, tweeted: “Devastating, shocking news about Shane Warne. A sporting hero for so many, inc my sons. And a giant-hearted friend.”
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