An autopsy on cricket legend Shane Warne has confirmed the Australian cricket legend died from natural causes.
Thai police revealed the results of the autopsy on Monday, three days after Warne's shock death in the country just three days previous.
Warne's family have been informed and accept the finding, with the ex-Test star's body now due to be transferred to Australian consular officials for return to Australia where he will be given a state funeral.
"Today investigators received the autopsy result, in which the medical opinion is that the cause of death is natural," Thai deputy national police spokesman Kissana Phathanacharoen said in a statement.
"Investigators will summarise the autopsy result for prosecutors within the timeframe of the law."
Friends and medics worked tirelessly to try and revive Warne after he was found unresponsive in the villa he was staying while on holiday in Thailand, but he was pronounced dead aged just 52.
In a statement, his family have opened up on their 'never-ending nightmare' since Warne's sudden death.
“To find words to adequately express our sadness is an impossible task for us and looking to a future without Shane is inconceivable, hopefully the mountain of happy memories we all have will help us cope with our ongoing grief,” the statement said.
Son Jackson Warne added: “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,” he said.
“But I know all you ever wanted for me is to be happy, no matter what. 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.”
