Former Australia cricketer Shane Warne is shown on July 19, 2009. Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand. Photo: Gareth Copley/PA via AP
Former Australia cricketer Shane Warne is shown on July 19, 2009. Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand. Photo: Gareth Copley/PA via AP
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Thai police rule out foul play after Shane Warne, Australian cricket legend, dies at 52 of suspected heart attack

  • Warne found unresponsive in villa in Koh Samui and could not be revived by medical staff, according to statement from his management company
  • Beloved by fans, Warne was widely-regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time

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Updated: 3:06pm, 5 Mar, 2022

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Former Australia cricketer Shane Warne is shown on July 19, 2009. Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand. Photo: Gareth Copley/PA via AP
Former Australia cricketer Shane Warne is shown on July 19, 2009. Warne, one of the greatest cricket players in history, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports television, which employed Warne as a commentator, quoted a family statement as saying he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand. Photo: Gareth Copley/PA via AP
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