Elizabeth Hurley has described Shane Warne as her “beloved Lionheart” following his death aged 52. The actress and model was once engaged to the Australian cricketer.
Posting on Instagram, she wrote: “I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever. RIP my beloved Lionheart @shanewarne23.” Ms Hurley also uploaded a string of images of the former couple.
She was in a relationship with the cricketer for three years up until 2013, when they called it quits. At the time it was reported they had split up because they'd grown apart.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain also paid tribute to Warne today. Speaking to Sky Sports he said: “He’s not going to be defined by the London Spirit or Big Bash or the Rajasthan Royals, he’s going to be defined as the greatest spin bowler that’s every played the game, he was box office.
“He was Shane Warne, that’s all I can say. You speak to cricketers, former cricketers, you look at the reaction on social media today, he was Shane Warne, there will never be another Shane Warne.”
Shane Warne suffered a suspected heart attack in Thailand, on Friday, March 4. He was aged 52.
A brief statement was issued by Warne's management yesterday, which read: “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests a privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course."
Just hours before his death, Warne had tweeted a tribute to Rod Marsh, who died earlier the same day, eight days after suffering a heart attack: "Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed. He was a legend of our great game & an inspiration to so many young boys & girls. Rod cared deeply about cricket & gave so much-especially to Australia & England players. Sending lots & lots of love to Ros & the family. RIP mate."
