Shane Warne's brother shares never-before-seen photos of late legend
Shane Warne's brother has shared a touching tribute to the late Aussie cricket legend, whose death at the age of 52 in Thailand sent shockwaves around the world.
The world is still coming to grips with Warne's death after he suffered a suspected heart attack while on holidays on Koh Samui island in Thailand.
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Family members including Warne's parents and three children have paid their respects to the 52-year-old's memory in a number of heartbreaking tributes.
His former partners such as Liz Hurley and ex-wife Simone Callahan have also poured their hearts out about the King of Spin's tragic death.
Now Warne's brother Jason has shared a series of never-before-seen photos of the cricket great, alongside an emotional post about his memories with his brother.
In a heartfelt, yet cheeky post about the sibling rivalry between the pair, Jason describes himself as the cricket legend's "biggest fan".
“There are probably a few things I should finally own up to, I will finally admit you could beat me, occasionally, in a sporting contest and you may even of (sic) beaten me once at monopoly,” the post read.
“There is no way I would’ve ever admitted either of those before I got the worst news I have ever received on Friday!
“I know I used to put you on tilt and yes, I did do it on purpose sometimes! Inside I was laughing so hard as I knew I had got you again.
“I will also admit, all that crap you went on about being a big hitter and other sledges in golf did use (sic) to get me… again, this is the first time I have ever admitted it.”
“I will even admit you were a better kick at goal than me, you just couldn’t kick over a jam jar.
You always had a habit of trumping me too. I win a golf trip to Barnbougle and as you say congrats, have fun you let me know that a private jet is picking you up for a game at Augusta.... and of course you had your first hole in one on the 16th with a back right pin used on the 3rd day of the Masters..... and no pro ever has.
“It’s hard to get my head around that we will not get a chance to play golf again, argue over the best pizza again, see your eyes light up when I raise you in poker, and yes many were just because it was you, and you call gleefully knowing you have the best hand, see how angry you get when I hit the only card that could save me...... I could go on.
“I have and will always be your biggest fan, well aside from Dad. I have been so proud of everything you have achieved in your life. Your reality was the equivalent of most people’s wildest dreams.”
Jason signed off by admitting how much he's going to miss his brother and saying how proud he'd be about the way children Jackson, Summer and Brooke have handled the tragedy.
Shane Warne's ex-wife shares beautiful post
Last week, Warne's ex-wife Simone Callahan shared previously unpublished photos of the Aussie cricket legend in a heartbreaking post following his death.
Callahan posted a number of photos and videos of Warne with children Jackson, Summer and Brooke when they were younger.
"Shane’s greatest Love, Our children Brooke, Jackson & Summer," she wrote alongside the never-before-seen photos.
"Shane was taken too soon from their young lives. Eternal love remains & will never leave. Vale Shane."
Many commented that the photos show just how happy Warne was when spending time with his children and serve as a brutal reminder that he's been taken way too soon.
Warne's body arrived home in Melbourne on a flight from Thailand on Thursday night.
His eldest daughter Brooke and son Jackson were at the hangar, as was ex-wife Callahan and Warne's parents Keith and Brigitte.
The King of Spin will be farewelled at a state funeral at the MCG on March 30.
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