Shane Warne Had Chest Pains Before His Death, Police Say

Thai police have revealed that Australian cricketer Shane Warne was suffering from chest pains prior to his death.

The cricketing legend and commentator sadly passed away yesterday, March 4, at the age of 52.

He was found 'unresponsive' in a villa he was staying at in Thailand, and died of a suspected heart attack.

Superintendent of the Thai police Yuttana Sirisombat has since told reporters that the sportsman 'had seen a doctor about his heart' and also had a history of asthma, according to reports from Warne's family.

In announcement of the sporting legend's passing, Warne's management detailed: 'Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.'

Tomorrow, March 6, Warne's body is expected to be transferred to Surat Thani, which is located on the mainland, Sky News reports.

He will then undergo a post-mortem.

When questioned about Warne's cause of death, Sirisombat declined to comment.

Warne is set to have a state funeral held for him by Australia.

The country's prime minister, Scott Morrison, stated: 'Shane was someone who lived life passionately. He had his regrets and he treated those honestly and in the same way as his achievements.

'Shane's passing at just 52 will be devastating of course to his family and we think especially of his three children today. And we extend them our warmest sympathies and condolences at this time of their terrible loss.

'The Australian government will be offering to the family, a state funeral, along with the Victorian state government. It's important that we honour him both as a great Victorian, but a great Australian, and I'm sure we'll be able to do those things together.'

Morrison concluded: 'I'm looking forward to the opportunity to further celebrate his memory but at this time, we again think of his family, of all those who knew him well, and are now, just terribly sad, at the passing of such a great Australian character, a good mate, a dad, and a fellow Australian. Rest in peace Shane Warne. Thanks mate.'

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