Shane Warne death: Warne died of natural cause says, Thai police

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As per the Thai police, Warne also had asthma and cardiac problems.

Digital Desk: The autopsy report of Australian cricketer Shane Warne confirmed on Monday that his death was due to natural cause, the Thai police said. Assistant Commissioner-General Surachate Hakparn said that Warne's death had been investigated for several days and there were no signs of foul play. Reportedly, Thai police have informed Shane Warne's family about the autopsy report and they have accepted the findings. His remains will be handed over to Australian diplomatic officers to hand it over to the family. In a statement, Deputy national police spokesman Kissana Phathanacharoen said, "Today investigators obtained the autopsy result, in which it is stated that the cause of death is natural. Within the legal timeframe, investigators will summarize the autopsy results for prosecutors." The legendary cricketer Shane Warne (52) died on Friday while on a personal trip to Thailand. According to his family, Warne died of a suspected heart attack after being discovered unconscious at a villa in Thailand. Chief executive of the Sporting News website, Tom Hall, a friend of Warne's who was staying at the same resort where Warne was found unconscious in his room, stated that the death had "no odd circumstances." Hall added that Warne's travelling companions were unaware that he had visited a doctor; however, he had complained to a friend of chest pain and shortness of breath. As per the Thai police, Warne also had asthma and cardiac problems, which his family said. As per the Australian Media, Warne's family funeral would be followed by a memorial service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in two or three weeks. The S K Warne Stand will replace the Great Southern Stand at the MCG, where the spinner takes his 700th wicket on Boxing Day 2006. Also Read : India won the match but Bismah Maroof’s daughter wins heart