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Words: Sophie ElsworthProducer: Louise Starkey

Sporting world farewells Shane Warne

One of cricket's greatest-ever players, Shane Warne, has been farewelled by the sporting world in a star-studded line-up to pay tribute to an Aussie hero and larrikin.

Millions of people around the world tuned into the memorial held at the MCG on March 30, which featured performances by some of the globe's biggest names in music.

Warne's three children — Brooke, Jackson and Summer — paid tribute to their late father, describing him as a "selfless man" and their "saviour".

Summer Warne

Shane Warne's daughter

Video: Nine News

Scott Morrison, John Howard and Anthony Albanese were among those in attendance, as well as former cricketers Michael Clarke, David Boon, Mark Taylor, Andrew Symonds, Glenn McGrath and Allan Border.

Music tributes were played at the event by superstars including Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Chris Martin and Robbie Williams, while Kylie Minogue gave a video address of her fond memories of Warne.

Warne died from a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand, while holidaying with friends on March 4.

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