Foul play ruled out as Shane Warne dies aged 52 of suspected heart attack, says Thailand police

A general view shows the exterior of the Koh Samui Hospital on Thailand's Koh Samui on March 5, 2022, after Australian cricket player Shane Warne died on March 4 of a suspected heart attack at a luxury resort on the island. - AFP

KOH SAMUI (Thailand), March 5, 2022 (AFP): Thai police on Saturday ruled out foul play in the shock death of Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack while on holiday on the paradise island of Koh Samui aged just 52.

The "King" of spin's death sparked a global outpouring of grief from prime ministers, rock stars and fellow players, an acknowledgement that the Melbourne native transcended his sport.