Elizabeth Hurley has paid tribute to Shane Warne as her “beloved lionheart”, following the cricketer’s dying aged 52.
he actress and mannequin (56) was engaged to the Australian from September 2011 till they break up in December 2013, with their relationship attracting vital media consideration.
Hurley posted a sequence of pictures on Instagram of them collectively, together with certainly one of them kissing on a seaside. Another reveals them smiling and holding arms at a charity cricket match.
Hurley, finest identified for starring within the Austin Powers and Bedazzled movies, wrote: “I really feel just like the solar has gone behind a cloud without end. RIP my beloved Lionheart @shanewarne23.”
Her son with American businessman Steve Bing, Damian, additionally paid tribute, writing on Instagram: “I’m nonetheless making an attempt to wrap my head round this… SW was a father determine to me for many of my early life and was actually one the perfect males I’ve ever identified.
“My coronary heart is damaged. Thinking of and sending like to all SW’s household.”
The record-breaking Australian cricketer couldn’t be revived after being discovered unresponsive in his Thailand villa on Friday, following a suspected coronary heart assault.
Many celeb mates of Warne have since paid tribute, recalling fond recollections and remembering him as a “true cricket legend”.
Sir Elton John shared a photograph of himself with Warne and Hurley, and he referenced the dying of Rod Marsh, the Australian cricketer who additionally died on Friday.
He wrote: “A tragic day for Australian cricket. Two legends passing is heartbreaking. I knew them each and performed cricket with Rod in Perth. A really particular and fearless man.
“Shane was a magical bowler and such big enjoyable. They had been each Australians by way of and thru, which made them so endearing.
“My sympathies to their households and family members.”
Hurley was amongst those that preferred his put up.
Ed Sheeran mentioned he had spoken to Warne on the telephone this week to mark the anniversary of the dying final 12 months of music mogul Michael Gudinski.
The singer-songwriter shared a photograph of Warne and Gudinski collectively on Instagram and wrote: “The world retains taking unbelievable individuals away.
“I spoke to Shane on the anniversary of Michael’s passing this week saying we had been each elevating a glass of 707 in his honour, and now this information comes out.
“Shane was the kindest coronary heart, and all the time went above and past to make individuals really feel welcome and particular. Such a gentleman.
“He gave so many hours and years of his life to convey pleasure to others, and was such a tremendous pal to me. Il bloody miss you mate. Absolutely gutted.”
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger shared a black and white photograph of Warne on Twitter whereas recalling his cricketing expertise.
He wrote: “I’m so saddened by the sudden dying of Shane Warne. He introduced such pleasure to the sport and was the best spin bowler ever.”
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue additionally paid her respects, writing: “Vale Warney. Condolences to his household, mates and followers. The one and solely King of Spin, #ShaneWarne.”
Her sister and fellow pop star Dannii tweeted: “I’m devastated to get up to the information that Shane Warne has handed. My coronary heart breaks for his household and mates.
“He was such a light-weight and power within the room. He was all the time beautiful to my complete household.”
TV presenter Lizzie Cundy, socialite Jemima Goldsmith and BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker had been additionally amongst these sharing their recollections of Warne.
In 2016, Warne took half within the Australian model of the TV programme I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.
Warne was the joint-leading wicket-taker as Australia gained the 1999 World Cup and completed with 293 one-day dismissals in 194 matches. He ended his illustrious 15-year worldwide profession in 2007.
