The family of Shane Warne has accepted the offer of a state funeral in the wake of the Australian cricketing legend’s untimely death.
Warne died at the age of 52 Friday 4 March of a suspected heart attack while in Koh Samui, Thailand. An autopsy conducted on the body of the Australian cricket star has concluded that he died of natural causes. His body is yet to be returned to Australia.
Warne’s devastated family is said to be holding a private service ahead of the state funeral which will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Premier Dan Andrews announced Sunday that the family had accepted the offer from the Victorian government saying on Twitter: “I’ve spoken with the Warne family again today and they have accepted my offer of a State Funeral to remember Shane.”
“It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country. Details will be finalized in coming days.”
I've spoken with the Warne family again today and they have accepted my offer of a State Funeral to remember Shane.
— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) March 6, 2022
It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country.
Details will be finalised in coming days.
