Family, friends and former cricketers farewell 'Superman' Shane Warne in private funeral in Melbourne
A host of international cricket stars and former teammates were present at the private funeral in Melbourne as friends and family bid farewell to Australia cricket legend Shane Warne in Melbourne. It was an invitation-only service at St Kilda Football Club, an Australian Rules team Warne had supported his entire life.
The legendary Australian spinner had passed away aged 52 on March 4 at a resort in Thailand where he was holidaying with his friends. The cause of death was suspected heart attack and autopsy report later revealed that he died of natural causes. His body was flown to Melbourne in a private jet last week.
Among the mourners were his three children Brooke, Jackson, and Summer along with former international cricketers, local media personalities and his close-knit poker group. Among former cricketers present were Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Mark Waugh, Michael Clarke and Glenn McGrath along with former England captain Michael Vaughan.
