PhotosShane Warne, Legendary Australian Cricketer, Dies Aged 52
Shane Warne, Legendary Australian Cricketer, Dies Aged 52
Shane Warne, probably the greatest bowler of all time, died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand, on Friday. He was 52.
Updated: 06 Mar 2022 5:31 pm
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Former Australia cricketer Shane Warne is shown on July 19, 2009. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Shane Warne and Elizabeth Hurley pose in this 2012 file photo. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Shane Warne, left, with former England cricket captain Nasser Hussein attends during the Cricket World Cup semi-final match between Australia and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England on July 11, 2019. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Former Australian cricket player Shane Warne plays during the first day of the World Series of Poker main event July 3, 2019, in Las Vegas. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Former Australia cricketer Shane Warne is shown on Dec. 21, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Australia's Shane Warne is carried around the field with the official Ashes Trophy by Michael Clarke and Andrew Symonds, right, after defeating England on the fourth day of the fifth Test match at the SCG in Sydney, Australia on May 1, 2007. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Australia's Shane Warne in action against England during the third day of the fifth Test match at the SCG in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 4, 2007. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Australia's Shane Warne celebrates after he caught and bowled England's Andrew Flintoff for 8 runs during the final day of the fifth npower Test match at the Brit Oval, London on Sept. 12, 2005. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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In this file photo, Australian bowler Shane Warne waves as he leaves the field in his last match following their win over of England in the fifth and final Ashes cricket test in Sydney, Australia. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Photos and beer bottles are seen placed at the statue of cricket legend Shane Warne outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest players, most astute tacticians and ultimate competitors in the long history of cricket, has died of a suspected heart attack Friday, March 4, 2022, in Koh Samui, Thailand. He was 52.
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The statue of cricket legend Shane Warne stands outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest players, most astute tacticians and ultimate competitors in the long history of cricket, has died of a suspected heart attack Friday, March 4, 2022, in Koh Samui, Thailand.
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Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne on May 10, 2012. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52.
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Shane Warne and Elizabeth Hurley on Aug. 10, 2012. Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52.
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Staff members help move the body of Shane Warne from Ko Samui Hospital on Ko Samui island, southern Thailand to a ferry on the way to Surat Thani province's main hospital for an autopsy. Warne, whose artful and record-breaking spin bowling on the cricket field was matched by his impish allure and often controversial career off the pitch, was remembered by all manner of athletes, actors, prime ministers and rock stars on Saturday following his death from an apparent heart attack. He was 52.
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The picture of cricket legend Shane Warne is displayed on big screen in tribute to his passing prior to the start of second day of play of the first cricket test match between Pakistan and Australia at the Pindi Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest players, most astute tacticians and ultimate competitors in the long history of cricket, has died.
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A cricket fan holds a picture of Australian cricketer Shane Warne to mark his tribute during the second day of first cricket test match between Pakistan and Australia at the Pindi Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.