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Walter Sofronoff, who led the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmanns criminal trial, planned to break his silence on the case at a $189-per-person speech - only to suddenly cancel on Tuesday.

In a night of star-studded musical dedications and moving speeches, Shane Warne’s fans heard memorable stories that told them what the cricket great was like away from the glare of the sporting spotlight.

The actress had been expected to make an appearance during Wednesdays service at the MCG which was attended by 50,000 fans and a Whos Who of Australian society.

Crowd erupts in laughter at Warnne’s memorial service.

The British actress was noticeably absent from the emotional scenes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday - with no video tribute played following her heartbreaking Instagram posts.

Australias greatest sportsman was getting up to high jinks as a teenager when he jumped from a pier - but knocked himself out and only the quick-thinking actions of a mate saved him.

For all the Hollywood stars and rock stars, the true stars of Shane Warnes memorial service at the MCG were his heartbroken family - whose pain was felt and shared by the nation.

Aaron Hamill told the 50,000-strong crowd at the MCG the late leg spinner was a binge watcher and Peaky Blinders, a gangster drama set in 1920s Birmingham, England, was his favourite show

Family, friends and superstars paid tribute to the cricket legend's achievements on the pitch, but als...