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Jordan, 59, who is considered the greatest basketball player of all time, sent the Warne family flowers and a note expressing his deepest sympathy for their loss

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

Shane Warnes father has choked up at the state memorial service for his cricket legend son - as stars including Elton John, Kylie Minogue and Hugh Jackman pay tribute.

Former Australian foreign affairs minister Julie Bishop has recalled how a "connection" with the late Shane Warne was her "lifeline" during tense negotiations with a war gang in Africa.

More details have been revealed for Shane Warnes state memorial where tens of thousands are expected to pay their final respects to one of Australias sporting icons.

Elizabeth Hurley has shared the devastating news she won't be able to fly to Australia in time to attend he...

Shane Warnes son Jackson will toss the coin before St Kildas first match of the AFL season on Friday night against Collingwood in honour of his late father.