Australian cricketer Shane Warne, arguably the finest leg-spin bowler of all time, died from a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand on\u00a0Friday, as confirmed by his family.<\/p>\n
Warne’s management had released a brief statement that he passed away in Thailand of a suspected heart attack. \u201cShane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,\u201d the statement said. \u201cThe family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”<\/p>\n
Given Warne\u2019s rewarding career and a personality that surpassed the sport he played; the leg spinner\u2019s death was a shock to many even outside the cricketing world. Many celebrities, who have either idolised Warne or have known him for his talent, took to Twitter to express their sadness and disbelief.<\/p>\n
TV host and actor Anoushey Ashraf said she\u2019s \u201cheartbroken\u201d over the news. \u201cA big part of my childhood memories is connected to you. [I] remember seeing you play live so many times. Life is so unpredictable. [You are] forever in our hearts. Rip. It feels like sportsmen belong to no country but to people around the world. The loss is ours,\u201d read her tweet.<\/p>\n