Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 - BBC News

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Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 - BBC News

Legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52.

Warne took 708 Test wickets, the second most of all time, in 145 matches across a stellar 15-year career.

His management company said Warne had been found unresponsive in his villa in Koh Samui, Thailand on Friday.

"It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack," they said.

"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."

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