In what comes as massive news, Australian legend Shane Warne has passed away due to a suspect ‘Heart Attack’. Shane Warne passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack. The legendary spinner was found unconscious in his villa and was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead.
“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.
Warne was the greatest spinner of all time and his sudden demise has left the cricket fraternity stunned. Warne is the second-highest wicket-taker in the Tests, with 708 wickets, only behind Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan. The news comes hours after the demise of another Aussie legend, Rod Marsh. Warne retired from the game in 2007 and since then turned a commentator. Warne also took the coaching role and mentored a few domestic teams. Recently, he expressed his desire to coach the England’s men team.
Here’s how cricketing fraternity reacted to Warne’s shocking demise:
Extremely sad to hear about the passing away of the legendary cricketer @ShaneWarne @CricketAus. I consider him my idol & I chose to be a spinner only because of him. My heartfelt condolences to his family. #OmShanti #RIP #ShaneWarne #legend pic.twitter.com/ONagPvFyS8
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) March 4, 2022
Heartbreaking 💔 Rest in peace Shane #LEGEND
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) March 4, 2022
I’m truly lost for words here, this is extremely sad. An absolute legend and champion of our game has left us. RIP Shane Warne….still can’t believe it
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 4, 2022
At loss of words to hear about the demise of our cricketing legend Shane Warne, he was always magical on the field. May peace be with you. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. #ShaneWarne 🙏
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 4, 2022
Devastating news about the passing of Shane Warne. One of the greatest to ever do it. May his soul Rest in Peace! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Ashwell Prince (@ashyp_5) March 4, 2022
Every soul shall taste Death
كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَآئِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ🤲🏻
— SAYYED IQBAL ABDULLAH (SIA) (@iqqiabdullah) March 4, 2022
Please no 😢….heartbroken.
Already miss “The King” 💔— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) March 4, 2022
Can feel my hands shaking as I type this out
The reason behind me opting for bowling leg spin
My inspiration my idol since childhood
RIP LEGEND 💔🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Dgnz5BdRCt— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) March 4, 2022
I am shocked and extremely sad to hear about the sudden death of my friend Warnie… he has always been in touch and always helpful.. apart from an iconic bowler he was a great entertainer… my condolences to the family and friends .. rest in peace my friend .
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) March 4, 2022
Cannot believe this.. one of the great spinners, super star shane warne is no more.. our lives are so unpredictable.. my heartfelt condolences to his family , friends and his fans all around the world.. 🙏 #cricketaustralia pic.twitter.com/KXclXZOLMd
— dinesh chandimal (@chandi_17) March 4, 2022
No doubt #ShaneWarne
brought so much joy to every cricket fan around the world. An absolute legend of the game. My deepest condolences with his family, friends and fans around the world #RIPShaneWarne.— Hashmat Shahidi (@Hashmat_50) March 4, 2022
Man this one hurts! RIP Warney 💔
— Chris Morris (@Tipo_Morris) March 4, 2022
The game of cricket has lost what I consider a university of leg-spin bowling today. I was inspired by his bowling from the start of my career and it was always a privilege to play against him. My deepest condolences are with Warne's family and loved ones. #ShaneWarne pic.twitter.com/Uht87qDcJ5
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2022
Unbelievable. I am shocked to the core. This can't be true…
Rest In Peace, @ShaneWarne. There are no words to describe what I feel right now. A huge loss for cricket. pic.twitter.com/uZdEdNz0x9
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) March 4, 2022
Very few can match their attitude with raw talent. #ShaneWarne made bowling look like magic! RIP
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 4, 2022
He was your true well wisher.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne no more..
I’m Shocked and Shattered.Simply can't believe I’m hearing this.Very very sad day for our cricket community.The biggest superstar of my generation gone.Goodbye Legend @ShaneWarne #RIP Condolences to the family and friends. pic.twitter.com/TRWstn6knq— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) March 4, 2022
Absolutely shocked and gutted to hear about @ShaneWarne legend and friend. Just Can’t believe it.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) March 4, 2022
Absolutely shocked and gutted to hear about @ShaneWarne legend and friend. Just Can’t believe it.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) March 4, 2022
Sharing in the sadness of the cricket world on the demise of legend Shane Warne. Truly the end of an era. I pray his family, friends and fans find peace and comfort in this time of grief. #respect pic.twitter.com/CNuvNehEqs
— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) March 4, 2022
Horrendous news. RIP Warney 😭
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) March 4, 2022
Sad, speechless, and completely shocked. An incredible loss to cricket. I have no words. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the sport. Rest in Peace, Shane Warne. Sending my condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/wO7VenwVSD
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) March 4, 2022
The world will remember you… Rest in Peace #Legend pic.twitter.com/z08OHhFXsJ
— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 4, 2022
King @ShaneWarne was the only reason I started playing Cricket and bowling Leg Spin, you were the only reason I fall in love with this beautiful game, was just watching ur bowling last night on YouTube and now ya left us way too early 😞💔
Thoughts with Warn Family ❤️#KingWarne— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) March 4, 2022
Oh gosh. Unbelievable. Gone too soon. Way too soon. R.I.P., Legend. World of cricket will be poorer in your absence. #ShaneWarne
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 4, 2022
Shocking! Rest in peace legend #ShaneWarne 💐
— Navdeep Saini (@navdeepsaini96) March 4, 2022
RIP 😢 pic.twitter.com/xQt2UHtlRn
— Mir Hamza (@mirhamza_k) March 4, 2022
Sad to hear about the demise of @ShaneWarne a legendary spinner
My deep condolences with his family. #ShaneWarne— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) March 4, 2022
"Whenever he came to the wicket, change came over the game of Cricket"
My mind just cannot accept that Shane Warne is no more. Gone too soon.. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends..RIP Warnie 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/YgfvY1WaS0
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 4, 2022
Absolutely shocking 😳 can’t believe this is really happening #ShaneWarne 😭😭😭
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) March 4, 2022
It’s going to take a long time to get over this loss. Legendary #ShaneWarne is not with us anymore. pic.twitter.com/r3GGYVvuG2
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 4, 2022
😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
— Andrew Tye (@aj191) March 4, 2022
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/fjpr5Lncqc
— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) March 4, 2022
Nooooooooooooooo can’t believe you are no more @ShaneWarne 🙏🙏 😢😢😢 RIP my HERO .. don’t wanna believe this .. totally shattered
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 4, 2022
Shocking news 💔
All my thoughts with the Warne family.Long live the king 👑
— Laurie🏏Evans🏌️♂️ (@LaurieEvans32) March 4, 2022
Absolutely shocked to hear the news that Shane Warne is no more. RIP legend. Gone too soon… pic.twitter.com/dv9JlQGpRi
— Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) March 4, 2022
– Your contribution to cricket will always be remembered #ShaneWarne 🏏 (1969-2022) pic.twitter.com/xzgfxhrhYz
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) March 4, 2022
In utter disbelief and shocked pic.twitter.com/Loroq7f8n4
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) March 4, 2022
– Shocked to hear the news of legendary #ShaneWarne passing away… pic.twitter.com/r5SxwUFjXm
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) March 4, 2022
Literally his last tweet
WowRIP legend 🕊 https://t.co/15NE97LHRv
— Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26) March 4, 2022
Shocked to hear about Shane Warne's departure. Shared some wonderful years with him during the start of my career. Rest in peace, legend!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) March 4, 2022
Shocking news, a cricketing genius. RIP 🙏🏼#shanewarne
— Chaminda Vaas (@chaminda_vaas) March 4, 2022
I cannot believe this. What a horrific 24 hours for Australian cricket 🏏 https://t.co/ZklqJIMSLj
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) March 4, 2022
Noooooo #shanewarne cannot believe what I am reading
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) March 4, 2022
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 4, 2022
Two legends of our game have left us too soon. I’m lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Marsh and Warne family. I just can not believe it. #rip, you will both be missed https://t.co/gduLY9bIwg
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne was a crowd puller. Magician with the ball. Absolute legend of Australian cricket. First IPL winning captain. He will be missed, He will be remembered forever. #rip #shanewarne
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 4, 2022
Numb to the bone… only spoke to Warnie yesterday. What a great person and legend of the game. Will be massively missed by all in the game. RIP legend.
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) March 4, 2022
There are no words. A hero growing up and the greatest player I ever played against. I can’t believe it.
My thoughts are with his loved ones. https://t.co/NEN2VwbUtJ— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) March 4, 2022
Really shocked to hear about the passing of Shane Warne!!!
Definitely one of the greatest to have ever played the game and someone who I always tried to watch and learn from ☹️
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) March 4, 2022
Extremely sad news 💔 RIP @ShaneWarne absolute legend of the game 🏏. Sad day for all cricket fraternity pic.twitter.com/c32FcGbxzz
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) March 4, 2022
Cannot Believe it, absolutely gutted!😥 #ripking #warnie
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne … Really !!!!! ☹️
Tell me it's not true please
— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 4, 2022
RIP 💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/MIcsBEjfL6
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) March 4, 2022
Extremely sad day for cricket. An all time great and a modern day legend, Shane Warne has passed away. Tweeted in the morning about passing away of Rodney Marsh, and a few hours later , the great man has passed. Prayers for the soul and condolences to his loved ones.
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) March 4, 2022
No no no it can’t be? Is this fake or real? What? Still can’t believe this? 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/IWyXI3f3w5
— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) March 4, 2022
Devastating. Absolutely tragic – can’t believe this. What a human, what an amazing player. Thoughts with his family and friends. https://t.co/6cSq0eqP2D
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) March 4, 2022
Heartbroken about @ShaneWarne’s news. Rest in peace legend. I used to keep watching him take wickets on TV. So when I started proper cricket, I decided to become a legspinner. Have no words to express my sorrow. Prayers for the departed and family. pic.twitter.com/NIk7KDW85d
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) March 4, 2022
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭#RIPKing 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 4, 2022
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 4, 2022