The news of Shane Warne's sudden death of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand on March 4, 2022, shocked his family, fans, and cricket lovers across the world. The legendary spin bowler, Warne, was 52. On March 20, Warne was farewelled at a private funeral which was attended by his family and friends in Melbourne, Australia. Unfortunately, Warne's former fiancé Elizabeth Hurley couldn't attend the ceremony. "My heart aches that I can’t be in Australia tomorrow for Shane’s funeral," Hurley had posted on social media along with her pictures with Warne. Hurley and Warne were engaged between 2011 and 2013.
Remembering Warne, here's an excerpt from his autobiography 'No Spin' where he shared how he met and fell in love with actress Elizabeth Hurley. The excerpt is published with permission from Penguin Random House.
