Shane Warne’s parents have expressed shock at the passing of their son who died of a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand.
Not long after the 52-year-old’s death was confirmed, Warne’s mother Bridgette spoke briefly to The Herald Sun.
“We’re just in shock,” she said outside her home, before adding “we’re OK”.
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Warne’s family has been offered a state funeral by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
“To us, he was the greatest – but to his family, he was so much more,” Mr Andrews said.
“Our hearts are breaking for Shane’s family and friends – and they are in the thoughts of all Victorians.
“I have offered a state funeral to his family so Victorians can pay tribute to his legacy and contribution to our state, community and country.”
Tributes have poured in from all over the cricket world in the wake of Warne’s death, with his biggest rivals and former teammates all shaken by the news.
Warne was on holiday with friends in Thailand’s resort island Koh Samui when he was found unresponsive. The group of mates performed CPR before an ambulance took him to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Media reports state Warne’s manager Andrew Neophitou performed CPR before the ambulance arrived.
According to Reuters, Warne’s body was transferred from the Thai International Hospital to another hospital for autopsy and his friends would be questioned by police on Saturday. There were no signs of foul play.
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The Australian men’s and women’s teams will wear black armbands and pause for a moments silence before their respective matches in Pakistan and at the ICC Women’s One-Day World Cup in New Zealand today.
“Shane Warne is one of cricket’s true legends. The outpouring of shock and sadness at this news is testament to the esteem in which he is held across the world,” said Cricket Australia Chair Lachlan Henderson.
“Arguably the greatest and most influential bowler the world has seen, Shane has been a hero and inspiration to millions of cricketers everywhere.
“He created cult status for leg spin bowling at a time that pace bowlers dominated the game.
“This has been a tragic couple of days with the passing of Rod and Shane and we continue to acknowledge their extraordinary impact on cricket in Australia and the legacies they leave. They were giants of the game with personalities to match.
“Our thoughts are with Shane’s family and particularly his children Jackson, Brooke and Summer.”
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