An autopsy has confirmed Shane Warne died of natural causes.
The Australian cricket star was found unresponsive in his hotel room in the Thailand resort of Koh Samui Island on Friday - and could not be revived at a nearby hospital.
The 52-year-old's body was transferred on Sunday to the Thai mainland for an official post-mortem at a state hospital.
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Thai authorities confirmed the examination showed no sign of foul play in the legendary spin bowler's death.
Deputy national police spokesperson Kissana Pathanacharoen said the opinion issued by the doctor, who carried out the autopsy, has been conveyed to Mr Warne’s family and the Australian Embassy.
He said the family did not have any doubt that the cricket legend died of natural causes.
His statement, issued ahead of a planned police news conference, did not specify the cause of death. Preliminary evaluations from Thai authorities suggested Mr Warne died from a heart attack.
The statement said police would conclude the post-mortem report and send it to the prosecutor’s office as soon as possible, a standard procedure in cases of unexpected deaths.
Mr Warne’s parents released a statement on Monday saying the day of his death was for them the beginning of “a never-ending nightmare”.
Keith and Brigitte said: “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.”
They said the family has accepted the offer of a state funeral and is grateful that a section of the Melbourne Cricket Ground will be renamed the SK Warne Stand in honour of their son.
They added: “As everyone knows, Shane was an extremely proud Victorian and Australian.”
Warne’s son Jackson said: “I don’t think anything is ever going to fill the void you have left in my heart. You were truly the best father and mate anyone could’ve asked for.”
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