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Shane Warne's kids in heartbreaking tributes one year on from tragic death

The children of the cricket icon shared a special message on the anniversary of his death.

Jackson Warne and Shane Warne pose for a photo.
Jackson (pictured left) and Brooke Warne have posted a touching tribute to their dad Shane Warne (pictured right) a year on from his tragic death. (Image: Instagram)

Jackson and Brooke Warne have posted a touching tribute to their dad, Shane Warne, one year on from his tragic death. The Australian public was rocked last year when cricket icon Warne was announced dead at age 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand.

The cricket world was left shattered having lost one of the biggest personalities to ever play the game. The Hall of Fame icon revolutionised leg-spin bowling and inspired a younger generation to take up the the once lost art.

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And one year on from his death, his son Jackson posted a video with a mix of clips showcasing inspirational quotes. The last clip is of his father talking about his love for his three children Brook, Jackson and Summer.

"1 year ago today. Miss you mate, love Jacko," he wrote. Summer posted on the video: "Love you and Dad is so proud of you," she wrote.

Brooke also posted a video clip of Warne and her playing games when she was younger. "I love you Dad, I will always remember us this way, laughing and happy. 1 year today, feels like yesterday you were taken but forever since I've seen you," she wrote.

"Life will never be the same without you Dad, I miss you. Forever our shining star." Summer Warne added to the tributes with a photo of her dad.

His children weren't the only one to pay tribute to his father. Adam Gilchrist, Michael Vaughan and the cricket world paid their respects to Australian icon Warne.

Only days earlier from Warne's death, Australian cricket also lost Rod Marsh from a suspected heart attack. And a year on the cricket world has paid tribute the icons.

Aussie legend Adam Gilchrist posted a photo of both Warne and Marsh and paid tribute to the pair's contribution throughout his own career. "To the man who inspired me to chase a dream and the bloke who was a dream to have on your side...may you both continue to RIP," Gilchrist wrote.

Warne's friend, former England captain Michael Vaughan, honoured the anniversary with a short message: "RIP King."

The Barmy Army also paid their respects to the legend with a tribute to their once great rival. "For Australians waking up, our thoughts are with you and this man's family," the post read.

"1 year ago today we lost a legend. RIP Shane." The cricket world continues to mourn the death of two icons.

Warne was made a legend in the Sport Australia Hall Of Fame at the end of last year. He joins Sir Donald Bradman, Keith Miller, Richie Benaud and Dennis Lillee as the only cricketers to be recognised with the prestigious honour.

Warne joined the Hall Of Fame in 2009 and became eligible for legend status this year - 15 years after his retirement from Test cricket. The Victorian revolutionised leg-spin bowling and was Test cricket's leading wicket-taker (with 708) until Sri Lankan superstar Muttiah Muralitharan passed him.

Ed Sheeran's tribute to friend Shane Warne

Global superstar Ed Sheeran also paid his respects to Warne. Sheeran and Warne became friends through the spinners time living in the UK.

And it just so happens on Friday, Sheeran was playing a concert at the MCG where he spent a moment to pay his respects. Warne's three children were backstage at Sheeran's show.

A photo of Shane Warne and Ed Sheeran.
Ed Sheeran was a friend of Shane Warne's and paid respects to him during his concert at the MCG. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

"Being in the MCG tonight and not having my friend Shane Warne to watch this...this one is for Shane and his kids," Sheeran said. Sheeran played his concern in front a record 106,000 fans.

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