Breakfast with Martin Bester pays tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne

Breakfast with Martin Bester pays tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne

Breakfast with Martin Bester paid tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne after he died of a suspected heart attack. Warne will receive a state funeral.

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On Friday, 4 March, it was reported that cricket legend Shane Warne, 52, had passed away. 

READ: Australia cricket great Warne dead at 52 - management

It was reported that Warne suffered a suspected heart attack. Warne was reportedly found unresponsive in a luxury villa on Thai holiday island Koh Samui.

READ: Shane Warne to receive Australian state funeral

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday said Australians were "bewildered" by the "sad and sudden loss" of Warne, and announced the cricketing hero would receive a state funeral.

READ: Shane Warne's body prepared for autopsy ahead of repatriation

"There was none like Shane," Morrison said. "He lived his life his way. He had his great achievements, but also his regrets. He carried them all the same way. With a cheeky smile and a zest for life."

READ: EXCLUSIVE: Shane Warne on Breakfast with Martin Bester

In 2018, Warne had a candid conversation with Breakfast with Martin Bester about his career and new book. Breakfast with Martin Bester paid tribute to the cricket hero. 

"He was a great guy. He was also very relatable. Everyone knew him but he never took himself too seriously."

Listen to his interview with Martin Bester below:

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