Liz Hurley’s message to Shane Warne’s children; Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman pay tribute

Shane Warne’s ex Liz Hurley has spoken for the first time since his memorial service at the MCG, sending a heartfelt message to the cricketer’s devastated children.

Kylie Minogue pays tribute to Shane Warne during his memorial service screened at the MCG. Picture: YouTube

Liz Hurley has told Shane Warne’s children she will “see them soon” and praised their bravery during the memorial at the MCG watched by millions around the world.

She took to Instagram to pay tribute to her former partner’s children.

“I love you Jackson. The Lion would be proud of you. See you soon,” the actress and model wrote in response to Jackson Warne, who posted online of his pride in his sisters, Summer and Brooke.

In s separate post, Brooke Warne wrote: “The most extraordinary night sending off our extraordinary Dad @shanewarne23. It was the most perfect night and we are beyond grateful for everyone’s constant support, I am so lucky to have the most amazing brother @jacksonwarne18, sister @summerwarne & Mum @simonecallahan.”

Hurley replied in the comments: “Your speech was magical. I love you and see you soon. SW23 FOREVER,” she wrote.

Hurley and Warne begun a relationship in 2010 and were engaged in 2013, but the couple split before they married.

Last week she revealed she couldn’t be in Melbourne for the service.

My heart aches that I can’t be in Australia tomorrow for Shane’s funeral. I was filming last night and, with the time jump, physically can’t get there.”

At the memorial, Kylie Minogue shared a deeply personal story about sharing a family BBQ with the Warnes at her parents’ home in Melbourne.

“I just want to share a little story about Shane and his parents Brigitte and Keith turned up to my parents’ house in Melbourne for a BBQ one day,” she said via video.

Kylie Minogue pays tribute to Shane Warne during his memorial service screened at the MCG. Picture: YouTube

“And opening the door, there they are, Shane with his blue eyes and big cheeky smile … he had that star quality and charisma the world got to know and love and it was exactly the same at the front door step as it was on the cricket field.

Kylie Minogue with Shane Warne. Picture: Australscope

Australia’s star of stage and screen Hugh Jackman was visibly emotional as he spoke of his mate.

“How lucky we were to get to know that … that light will continue to burn bright in our memories forever more. We will miss you Warnie.”

“Today we mourn not only in Australia but all over the world an incredible life and achievements of Shane Warne.

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Hugh Jackman tribute to Shane Warne at his Memorial Picture: Sky News

But we also celebrate because Warnie, yes, one of the greatest cricketers to ever play the game, somehow as a human being reminded us to make the most of every single second. Man, he sucked the marrow out of life.

He was a great teammate. He loved the game of cricket. He loved his friends and family. He loved life. There was no-one like you, Warnie and never will be again. We will miss you,” he said.