'The sun has gone': Liz Hurley's heartbreaking Shane Warne tribute
Movie star Liz Hurley has paid an emotional tribute to the memory of Shane Warne - the Aussie cricket superstar whom she was once engaged to.
The actress and model, 56, was engaged to the Australian from September 2011 until they split in December 2013, with their relationship attracting significant media attention.
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Like the rest of the world, the cricket legend's sudden and shock death has left Hurley and her son Damian, completely devastated.
Hurley referred to Warne as her "beloved Lionheart" while son Damian said his "heart was broken" after hearing of the tragic news.
Hurley posted a series of photos on Instagram of them together, including one of the former couple kissing on a beach.
Another shows them smiling and holding hands at a charity cricket match.
Hurley, best known for starring in the Austin Powers and Bedazzled films, wrote: "I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever. RIP my beloved Lionheart @shanewarne23."
Damian Hurley mourns loss of 'father figure'
Warne was also close to Liz Hurley's son Damian during their time together when he was a young boy.
Now 19, Damian referred to Warne as a "father figure" and described him as "truly one the best men I’ve ever known".
Damian wrote: "I’m still trying to wrap my head around this…
"SW was a father figure to me for most of my formative years and was truly one the best men I’ve ever known.
"My heart is broken.
"Thinking of and sending love to all SW’s family," he ended his post.
Liz also shared a series of snaps of Shane and her son together during his childhood, including one of the pair wearing paper festive hats while celebrating Christmas.
Another photo showed the pair dressed up in smart black-tie attire.
The record-breaking Australian cricketer could not be revived after being found unresponsive in his Thailand villa on Friday following a suspected heart attack.
Many celebrity friends of Warne have since paid tribute, recalling fond memories and remembering him as a "true cricket legend".
Sir Elton John shared a photo of himself with Warne and Hurley, and he referenced the death of Rod Marsh, the Australian cricketer who also died on Friday.
He wrote: "A tragic day for Australian cricket. Two legends passing is heartbreaking. I knew them both and played cricket with Rod in Perth. A very special and fearless man.
"Shane was a magical bowler and such huge fun. They were both Australians through and through, which made them so endearing.
"My sympathies to their families and loved ones."
Hurley was among those who liked his post.
Australia's Oscar-winning actor/director Russell Crowe and Hollywood star Hugh Jackman were among others to laud Warne as a cricketer and a mate.
with AAP
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