Shane Warne's mum 'in shock' as world reacts to tragic death

Shane Warne's mother has spoken out briefly about the cricket great's sudden and unexpected death as the tragic news continues to reverberate around the world.

Australians woke up on Saturday to the unthinkable headline that the country's greatest ever bowler had died of a suspected heart attack at the age of just 52.

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Warne's body was found by a friend at a Thai hotel where he was holidaying on Friday, with his management confirming he was found unresponsive and unable to be revived.

Reuters news agency is reporting one of Warne's friends found the 52-year-old unresponsive in the Ko Samui villa after he failed to appear for dinner.

They performed CPR on him before paramedics arrived.

Warne was taken to the Thai International Hospital via ambulance but could not be revived after about 20 minutes of CPR.

Speaking briefly about her son's devastating passing on Saturday, Warne's mother Bridgette told The Herald Sun the family was still trying to process the tragedy.

"We're just in shock," she said outside the family home, before adding "we're OK".

Warne's father, Keith, declined to comment on the tragedy but said he would speak publicly at a later time.

Warne - whose 708 Test wickets are the greatest number by any Australian bowler by some stretch - is set to have a stand named after him at his beloved MCG.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed the news on Saturday, while offering his condolences to Warne's family and friends.

Mr Andrews says the Victorian government has offered Warne's family a state funeral service, which has the full support of the federal government.

"To us, he was the greatest – but to his family, he was so much more," Mr Andrews said.

"Our hearts are breaking for Shane's family and friends – and they are in the thoughts of all Victorians.

Plans are now in place for the 52-year-old's body to be transported home, with Australian officials working closely with their Thai counterparts.

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials have spoken to those travelling with Warne, and will arrive in Koh Samui on Saturday.

"DFAT is working with Thai authorities to confirm arrangements following his passing, assist with his repatriation and provide other assistance on the ground," she said.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison also offered his condolences to the Warne family in a written statement.

"Shane was his own man, following his own path," Mr Morrison said.

"In those times when he could have been knocked down by the headlines, he got back up. He always did.

"We have lost one of Australia's greatest cricketers and today we are bewildered by this sad and sudden loss."

Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said Warne was one of the greatest cricketers the game has known.

"It was a joy to watch him play," Mr Albanese tweeted. "My thoughts go to the ones who loved him the most. We will miss you Warnie."

The Australian men's and women's cricket teams are wearing black armbands and observing a moment's silence in honour of Warne, during Saturday's matches in Pakistan and New Zealand respectively.

Tributes to Warne have been pouring in across social media from politicians, actors such as Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman, musicians Kylie Minogue and Mick Jagger, football icons Mark Bosnich and Gary Neville, as well as cricket stars past and present - highlighting how his impact extended far beyond cricket.

with AAP

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