‘He just wanted to be the best dad’: Heartache as Shane Warne’s family mark one year since his death

Today marks the one year anniversary of Shane Warne’s tragic death.

The cricketing legend died from a heart attack at the age of 52 while attending a wellness retreat in Thailand on March 4, 2022.

Now his ex-wife Simone Callahan and their two eldest children Brooke and Jackson have posted heart-warming tributes to Instagram to mark the day. 

Jackson kicked things off with a tear-jerking montage video of inspirational movie quotes about embracing life followed by images of him and his dad.

The 23-year-old wrote a simple caption, saying: ‘One year ago today. Miss you mate, love Jacko.’

Warne’s ex-wife and co-parent Simone posted just an hour later, sharing with her followers an old video of the cricketing great impersonating Elvis Presley. 

‘Remembering Shane always bringing joy and love to our children Brooke, Jackson and Summer,’ the 53-year-old said.

‘He just wanted to be the best dad. We miss you. Forever in our hearts. I hope you have found comfort and peace.’

Now his ex-wife Simone Callahan and their two eldest children Brooke and Jackson have posted heart-warming tributes to Instagram to mark the day. Pictured is Warne with his three kids Brooke, Summer and Jackson

 Jackson kicked things off with a tear-jerking montage video of inspirational movie quotes about embracing life followed up with images of him and his dad

The 23-year-old wrote a simple caption, saying: ‘One year ago today. Miss you mate, love Jacko’

Moments later, Brooke, 24, flooded her Instagram with throwback videos and images of her and her father’s special bonding moments through the years. 

One video featured on her page showed her running along a pool table as a young girl and jumping into her famous father’s arms as he doted on her.

‘I love you Dad. I will always remember us this way, laughing and happy. One year today. Feels like yesterday you were taken but forever since I’ve seen you,’ she wrote in the caption.

Warne’s ex-wife and co-parent Simone, 53, (left) posted just an hour later, sharing with her followers an old video of the cricketing great impersonating Elvis Presley. Pictured together in 2010 five years after their divorce

‘Remembering Shane always bringing joy and love to our children Brooke, Jackson and Summer. He just wanted to be the best dad. We miss you. Forever in our hearts. I hope you have found comfort and peace,’ she said

‘I miss your big hugs so much and you telling me everything is okay. Life will never be the same without you Dad. I miss you. Forever our shining star.’

Warne’s youngest daughter Summer has yet to make her own post but has shared Jackson and Simone’s videos to her story.

She also keeps three posts about her father pinned to her Instagram at all times as a  tribute to him.

Moments later, Brooke, 24, flooded her Instagram with throwback videos and images of her and her father’s special bonding moments through the years. Pictured together when Brooke was a young girl

One video featured on her page showed her running along a pool table as a young girl and jumping into her famous father’s arms as he doted on her. Pictured is the caption she wrote alongside it

Warne’s death caused shockwaves around the globe, triggering a massive outpouring of grief and love, which still resonates profoundly today.

Warne died of a heart attack on March 4, 2022, while on a boys’ holiday on the island of Koh Samui.

The 145-Test veteran took 708 wickets and was a figure than almost transcended the game. 

Warne died of a heart attack on March 4, 2022, while on holiday on the island of Koh Samui. The 145-Test veteran took 708 wickets and was a figure than almost transcended the game