Shane Warne’s kids post heartbreaking letter as new initiative launched

Shane Warne’s three kids have penned an emotional letter about the legacy of their dad and believe one move could’ve kept him alive.

Shane Warne’s three kids, Brooke, Jackson and Summer, have posted a heartbreaking letter as they launch the next big step in the name of the late Spin King.

The Shane Warne Legacy is set to be launched this week and will raise funds and awareness for a variety of charities.

Watch India v Australia on Kayo Sports. Every T20 Live with no ad breaks during play. Join Kayo now and start streaming instantly >

The newly launched initiative will kick off with a campaign his kids believe could have ultimately kept their dad alive.

Warne died at the age of 52 after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Thailand in March, 2022.

The campaign will get underway with 23,000 free four-minute health test being made available before the end of 2023.

In an emotional letter posted to the Herald Sun, Warne’s kids believe the test could’ve saved their dad’s life.

“We aim to reciprocate the love and guidance dad provided us throughout our lives by continuing the legacy he left behind,” they wrote.

“It’s our heartfelt commitment to sustain the legacy on his behalf.

“We believe if dad had taken one of these tests, he might still be with us today.

“We don’t want any family to endure the heartache we’ve faced and sadly, millions of others have faced, and dad wouldn’t want that either.”

Shane Warne's three kids – Jackson, Summer (black jacket) and Brooke (blue jacket) – with number 23 hats in front of Shanes stand at the MCG. Picture: Jason Edwards

The death of the leg spinning master rocked the world and saw his great mate, Darren Berry, spring into action to raise awareness for men around the world to go and get tested.

Berry suffered a heart attack of his own, but unlike his great mate that he grew up with … he lived to tell the tale.

“There’s a lot of cricketers that have been affected by heart attack heart disease. Therefore, my message is strong. Don’t wait,” he said to news.com.au.

“Most of us men at 50 think we’re okay, we’re good there’s no problems here. And with no signs I went down. And I remember the doctor saying he’s having a heart attack and I could not believe it.

“Not just men, go to your GP, get your heart tested and get your cholesterol tested.”

Melbourne: thank you for two sensational nights. Love you, Rob x pic.twitter.com/wpkvs8iKzJ

— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) November 24, 2023

Warne was thrust into the spotlight last week when global superstar Robbie Williams donned an ODI jersey with the famous No. 23 as he covered Aussie legend John Farnham’s You’re The Voice.

It was a tribute to the legendary Aussie singer who underwent mouth surgery to remove a tumour shortly after he was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.

He has since revealed he is “all clear” of cancer.

Williams has paid tribute to Farnham throughout the tour, “sending love” while he was in Sydney.

But it was the Warnie jersey that stole the show.

The pair were friends and Williams recorded a special version of Angels that was played at Warne’s funeral last year.

Williams was also wearing the jersey when he sang the song on Thursday, dedicating the song to the woman who died after falling down six rows of seats during his Sydney concert.