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Shane Warne's body prepared for autopsy ahead of repatriation

KOH SAMUI (Thailand): Thai authorities were preparing on Sunday to conduct an autopsy on the body of Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack, before flying him home where he will receive a state funeral. Police said there was no foul play suspected in the 52-year-old's death after he was found unresponsive in a luxury villa on Thai holiday island Koh Samui late Friday. The "King" of spin's unexpected passing sparked a global outpouring of grief from prime ministers, rock stars and fellow players, an acknowledgement that the Melbourne native transcended his sport.

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Shane Warne's body prepared for autopsy ahead of repatriation

There will never be another Shane Warne – Nasser Hussain hails ‘genius’

Shane Warne, spin genius with a soap-opera life

Shane Warne's Children Having Hard Time To Deal With His Death, Says Cricket Legend's Manager James Erskine: Report

Shane Warne’s death a ‘bad dream’ for his three children, manager says

King, Aust honour Warne in World Cup win

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Massive challenge awaits Aussie batters on day three of first Test in Rawalpindi

Jonjoe Kenny thankful to have Ashley Cole part of the coaching set-up