Shane Warne Australia: Australia cricket legend and the greatest leg-spinner of all-time, Shane Warne, has died, aged 52 due to a suspected heart-attack.
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Warne’s management released a brief statement in the early hours of Saturday (AEDT), that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.
“Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” the statement reads.
“The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.
Legendary Australian legspinner Shane Warne has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 52.https://t.co/bJMk7OrF1j
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Condolences from Cricketing Fraternity and DiggingSports to the ultimate Champion of Australia and World Cricket.
RIP legend @ShaneWarne 🙏 pic.twitter.com/RpldHeBPiG
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Shane Warne
– Widely regarded as the greatest spinner of all time
– One of only two bowlers to achieve taking over 1,000 wickets in international cricket
– Part of an Australian team many consider to be the best ever
– ICC Hall of Fame inducteeCricketing icon ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Kswte1ZUH3
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