Celebrities from all over the world paid tribute to cricket legend Shane Warren, who died at the age of 52 of a suspected heart attack while on vacation in Thailand.
“Shane has been found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he cannot be revived. The family is requesting privacy at this time and will provide more details in due course,” a statement from management company MPC Entertainment read.
Warren was a larger than life figure and considered one of the best bowlers of all time. In addition to sports personalities from all over the world, celebrities from all walks of life and from all walks of life share memories of the sports star.
His ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley took to Instagram to express her grief. “I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever,” she wrote. “Tore the heart of my beloved lion.”
Fellow Australian Hugh Jackman posted a touching tribute to Twitter, calling Warren “one talent in every generation”. The actor said he was grateful to have known Warren and signed him with the words, “Rest Well Shane.”
Actor Russell Crowe summed up the sentiments expressed by many others in his Twitter tribute, which referred to Warren as: “A genius player. Great company. A loyal friend.” He said he was finding it difficult to accept the “devastating news”.
Musician Mick Jagger also expressed his grief over Warren’s death, highlighting the sense of joy the cricketer has injected into the sport. “I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Shane Warren,” Jagger wrote. “He brought such happiness to the game and was the greatest spin player ever.
Piers Morgan highlighted Warren’s standing not only as an athlete, but as an artist and an all-round “cool guy”, in his homage. “I was devastated to hear that ShaneWarne died of a heart attack at just 52 years old. He was a genius cricketer, a great entertainer, a wonderful man and a loyal friend for many years. Just getting the news. RIP Warnie, I loved every minute of your company.”
Pop star Ed Sheeran revealed that he spoke to Warren a few days ago. Friends called each other on the anniversary of the death of Australian music promoter Michael Godinsky on March 1.
Sheeran posted on Instagram with a photo of Warren and Gudinsky: “The world keeps taking great people away.” “I spoke to Shane on the anniversary of Michael’s death this week saying we were raising a trophy of 707 in his honor, and now that news is coming out.
“Shane had the kindest heart, always went above and beyond to make people feel welcome and special. Such a man. He gave so many hours and years of his life to bring joy to others, and he was such a great friend to me. I will miss you my friend. Totally burned.”
Updated: March 05, 2022, 1:38 pm
