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Cricket legend Shane Warne died of 'natural causes'

Cricket legend Shane Warne died of 'natural causes'
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Local authorities in Thailand say that cricket legend Shane Warne died of 'natural causes' after suffering a heart attack on Friday.

Cricket legend Shane Warne passed away due to 'natural causes', according to local authorities in Thailand.

On Friday afternoon, the world of sport was left stunned as news broke of the death of Warne, who was found unresponsive in his villa.

The 52-year-old is said to have suffered a heart attack, and authorities released a statement on Monday to say that an autopsy had revealed that Warne had died of 'natural causes'.

Thai deputy national police spokesman Kissana Phathanacharoen also confirmed that Warne's body would now be transferred to Australia in due course.

Over the weekend, it was also revealed that Warne's family had accepted the offer of a state funeral, which will be held in Victoria.

Furthermore, a stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is also expected to be renamed in the leg-spin bowler's honour.

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