Shane Warne’s kids have released statements following the death of their dad aged just 52.
The Aussie cricketing legend passed away while on holiday in Thailand last Friday, with an autopsy confirming he died of natural causes.
Following his tragic death, his three children Brooke, Jackson, and Summer have released touching statements paying tribute to their dad.
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Warne’s eldest Brooke, 24, wrote: “Dad, this doesn’t feel real and doesn’t make sense that you are not here with us anymore. It doesn’t feel right, you were taken away too soon and life is so cruel. I will forever cherish our final memories together laughing and joking around with each other.
“We were happy. We were so similar in so many ways and I always used to joke that I got your genes and about how much that annoyed me!
“Well now I couldn’t be happier and prouder that I have your genes. I am lucky and will forever be so proud to call you my Dad forever. I love you to infinity and back and I will miss you forever.”
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His 23-year-old son Jackson paid a tribute to his ‘best friend and dad’.
He wrote: “I love you so much. I don’t think anything is ever going to fill the void you have left in my heart. Sitting at the poker table, walking around the golf course, watching the Saints and eating pizza is never going to be the same.
“But I know all you ever wanted for me is to be happy, no matter what. You just wanted me to be happy, that’s it. So that’s what I’m going to do, try and be happy.
“I am going to miss you so much Dad and you were truly the best father and mate anyone could’ve asked for. I love you so much Dad, see you soon.”
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Warne’s youngest child, 20-year-old Summer, said she was ‘robbed’ by the death.
She wrote: "Dad, I miss you so much already. I wish I could’ve hugged you tighter in what I didn’t know were my final moments with you.
“And your final breaths were only moments away. I wish I could’ve told you that everything was going to be okay and hold your hand. You are the best Dad someone could ever ask for.
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“Our time was robbed. I want more holidays with you, more laughs where your smile lights up the whole room, more ‘goodnight I love you SJ, I’ll see you in the morning’, more talks about how our days were and just to feel safe when you would hug me and you would let me know how proud you are of me and how much you love me…”
Claire Reid