Shane Warne’s management issued a brief statement on Friday, stating that he died after a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Shane Warne, the best leg-spinner of all time and an Australian cricket legend has died at the age of 52. On Friday, Warne’s management issued a brief statement stating that he died after a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand.
“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.”
The shocking death comes hours after another Australian great, Rod Marsh had died less than 24 hours ago after a heart attack. Approximately 12 hours ago, Warne had tweeted about Marsh’s passing: “Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed. He was a legend of our great game and an inspiration to so many young boys and girls. Rod cared deeply about cricket & gave so much-especially to Australia & England players. Sending lots and lots of love to Ros and the family. RIP mate”
While nothing is known at the present, other from the statement issued by the management team, it should be recalled that Warne contracted Covid-19 last August. This was after the renowned leg-spinner had consumed both doses of vaccination. Warne disclosed a month after contracting the virus that his health during Covid had deteriorated to the point where he needed to be placed on a ventilator.
Warne’s career was plagued by scandals off the field as much as it was by them on it. Warne and former teammate Mark Waugh were caught giving information to an Indian bookie in 1995 and were punished for their actions. Warne was suspended from cricket for a year after failing a drug test the day before the World Cup began in 2003. Despite the failures, Warne returned with a bang, taking four consecutive five-wicket hauls in his comeback Test series against Sri Lanka in 2004. After Australia demolished England 5-0 in the Ashes in 2007, he and fellow teammate Glenn McGrath retired.