Shane Warne's closest friends and family gathered on Sunday to bid farewell to the cricket star following his death earlier this month.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley left emotional after being forced to miss Shane Warne's funeralThe sporting icon and father-of-three passed away during a holiday in Thailand of natural causes, aged just 52.WATCH: A look back at cricket legend Shane Warne's lifeA total of 80 guests, including Shane's ex-wife Simone Callahan, their three children, Jackson, Summer and Brooke, as well as his parents and brother all gathered at St Kilda Football Club in Melbourne for a private service.READ: Shane Warne's cause of death revealed as his three children and ex-wife break their silenceRELATED: Elizabeth Hurley pens heartbreaking tribute to ex-fiance Shane Warne after shock deathGuests were invited to wear St Kilda scarves and two scarves were draped across Shane's coffin as it was driven around the oval to the sound of the 1970s Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes' hit The Time of My Life. Simone and friends raised a glass for ShaneTwo other songs played during the outdoor part of the service, Fix You by Coldplay and Simply The Best by Tina Turner.The lap of honour was immediately followed by a champagne toast and ex-wife Simone could be seen smiling whilst lifting her glass.It was an emotional day for Shane's children as his youngest daughter Summer, 20, was in tears during the service and his only son Jackson was pictured kissing his coffin as the procession ended.
Shane Warne to be remembered at state funeral
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Shane Warne after the cricketing great died of a suspected fatal heart attack in Thailand on Friday. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed on Sunday Warne's family had accepted the state government's offer, with more details in coming days. 'It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country,' Andrews said.
Warne's manager James Erskine believes the 52-year-old would have wanted a public farewell. 'I think he would love to have a celebration of his life,' Mr Erskine said. 'He wouldn't want it (a funeral) to be just dignitaries.
'He was very much a man of the people, he would definitely want a situation where everyone could go to it if they want. 'Erskine earlier revealed the cricketer had finished a 'ridiculous' diet of consuming only fluids days before his death. 'He did go on these ridiculous sort of diets, and he was just finished with one,' James Erskine told Nine's Weekend Today on Sunday.
'It was a bit all or nothing. It was either white buns with butter and lasagna stuffed in the middle or he would be having black and green juices. 'He obviously smoked most of his life.
I don't know. I think it was just a massive heart attack. 'Yuttana Sirisombat, superintendent at the Bo Phut police station, told reporters Warne had been suffering chest pains before arriving in Thailand.
He also had asthma and had seen a doctor about his heart. The death of the 52-year-old 145-Test veteran on the island of Koh Samui is not being treated as suspicious. Warne was staying in a private villa with three mates, one of whom performed CPR after finding him unresponsive when he did not show up for dinner.
Ed Sheeran pays emotional tribute to close friend Shane Warne after sudden death
Ed Sheeran gave another emotional tribute to late friend and cricket legend Shane Warne as he appeared on Australian TV show The Project on Wednesday 16 March. Shane tragically died on 4 March aged 52 after suffering a fatal a heart attack while on a trip in Koh Samui, Thailand, fans were devastated to learn along with his family and friends.
Shane Warne's final journey back to Australia as coffin is draped in Aussie flag and fans leaves tributes
Shane Warne began his final journey back home on Thursday after his coffin left Thailand to fly back to his home country of Australia. A state funeral will be held in Australia on 30 March for the late cricketer, who died suddenly of a suspected heart attack on 4 March while on the Island of Koh Samui in Thailand, Shane’s coffin – which was seen draped in an Australian flag – was reportedly transported out of Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok on one of millionaire wine management entrepreneur Terry Peabody's charter jets. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
Robbie Williams 'terrified' of dying following the passing of Shane Warne
Robbie Williams is "terrified" of dying after the passing of his friend Shane Warne. The 48-year-old singer admits that he has been left contemplating his own mortality after the sudden death of the Australian cricket legend – who died at the age of 52 from a suspected heart attack in Thailand last week. Robbie told Australia's Herald Sun newspaper: "His passing has inspired me to think about life in a different way – and the fragility of life is terrifying.
Inside Shane Warne’s marriage to ex Simone Callahan as she shares heartbreaking tribute
Simone Callahan has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her ex husband Shane Warne, saying he was her “eternal love”.The couple, who remained close following their 2005 divorce, kept in touch for the sake of their children, daughters Brooke, 24, and Summer, 20, as well as son Jackson, 22. Shane passed away suddenly at the age of 52 while on holiday in Thailand from a suspected heart attack on Friday evening. On Tuesday Simone, 52, share never-before-seen snaps with her former husband, writing: “Shane’s greatest Love, Our children Brooke, Jackson & Summer.
Shane Warne's ex wife shares unseen clips of cricketer in heartbreaking tribute
Shane Warne's ex wife Simone Callahan has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the late cricketer following the news of his tragic death on Friday 4 March.The Australian cricket star died of a suspected heart attack before being found unresponsive in his room at the luxury Samujana Villa resort in Koh Samui, Thailand. On Tuesday 8 March, Shane's ex wife Simone, who he was married to for 10 years, broke her silence over his death as she took to Instagram to share a compilation video featuring never-before-seen pictures and clips of the star with their three children Brooke, Summer and Jackson. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The very first photo in the series shows Shane with his hands up in the air as he rides a roller coaster with his children.
Shane Warne's cause of death revealed as his three children and ex-wife break their silence
Shane Warne's cause of death has been revealed, four days after his death was announced.According to Thai police, the 52-year-old cricket legend died of "natural causes".WATCH: A look back at cricket legend Shane Warne's lifeJust hours later, on Monday night, his family, including his three children, Brooke, Jackson and Summer, ex-wife Simone Callahan, his parents and brother Jason issued a moving statement in which they paid tribute to Shane.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley pens heartbreaking tribute to ex-fiance Shane Warne after shock deathRELATED: Damian Hurley pens emotional tribute following death of 'father figure' Shane Warne"The night of the 4th of March 2022 is when a never-ending nightmare began for our family, for that is the date we lost our much loved and admired son, father, brother and Uncle, Shane Keith Warne, a tragedy we will never come to terms with," his parents Keith and Brigette began the statement. The cricket legend passed away during a holiday in Thailand"To find words to adequately express our sadness is an impossible task for us and looking to a future without Shane is inconceivable, hopefully the mountain of happy memories we all have will help us cope with our ongoing grief."Shane's eldest daughter Brooke, 24, and her brother Jackson hailed their dad as the "best father"."We were so similar in so many ways and I always used to joke that I got your genes and about how much that annoyed me!" Brooke said, before adding: "Well now I couldn't be happier and prouder that I have your genes.
Shane Warne 'had a massage and bought a suit' hours before his tragic death
Australian cricketer Shane Warne is said to have died just hours after ordering a new suit and having a massage at his holiday villa. Shane tragically died earlier this week at the age of 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack.The cricketer was on holiday on the Thai island of Ko Samui at the time of his death. Police have now revealed that the star had called for two Thai masseuses and had ordered himself a suit shortly before his shock passing.