The haunting final images of Shane Warne moments before he died of a heart attack show the cricketing legend appearing happy and relaxed as he strolled through his luxurious Thailand villa.
The 52-year-old’s final steps walking through the lobby of the Samujana Villa on the island of Koh Samui were captured on CCTV, as he carried new shirts from his favourite local tailor.
A short video captured Warne dressed casually in black shorts, a white T-shirt and a cap with several new shirts draped over his arm.
He seemed relaxed as he returned to the villa about 1.30pm, where he was staying with his business manager Andrew Neophitou and three friends.
It is believed Warne had ventured out and spent almost an hour at the Briony Tailor where he was fitted for new suits.
Just hours later at 5.15pm, the sports legend was found face down and unresponsive on his bed following a heart attack.
Warne’s family have revealed he had been suffering with heart troubles and asthma in the weeks leading up to his death, and had also completed a 14-day liquid only diet.
Thai police confirmed the 52-year-old’s body will be flown home from Thailand on Thursday morning as it was revealed his public memorial will be held on March 30.
The 52-year-old’s body was transferred to Bangkok where it underwent an autopsy and is currently being held at Bangkok Police Station’s mortuary.
He will now be flown by private jet from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok at 8am local time, and will arrive in Australia by Thursday evening.
Warne’s state funeral will take place on March 30, after a private family service is expected to be held towards the end of next week.
Discussions into the service’s organisation have begun, with immediate plans on hold until Warne’s body is back on Australian soil.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews previously said the public service would be an opportunity for the state to pay tribute to one of its biggest sporting icons.
“It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country,” he said.
The MCG’s Great Southern Stand will be renamed the S.K. Warne Stand in the spin king’s honour.
“I’ve just informed the Warne family that the government will rename the Great Southern Stand at thxjmtzywe MCG — the place he took his hat-trick and 700th wicket — to honour Shane and his contribution to the game,” Mr Andrews said when he made the announcement.
“The S.K. Warne Stand will be a permanent tribute to an amazing Victorian.”
