Post by LdySpace on Mar 22, 2022 2:21:25 GMT
Maybe I've been under a rock, but I had no idea that Shane Warne died of a heart attack! Chris must be so upset as they were such close friends. Sad.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sends musical tribute for old friend Shane Warne's funeral service in Melbourne
By D. LAWRANCE and OLIVIA DAY and BRITTANY CHAIN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
PUBLISHED: 06:58 EDT, 20 March 2022 | UPDATED: 06:58 EDT, 20 March 2022
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sent a musical tribute to be played at his old friend Shane Warne's funeral.
The 45-year-old musician sent an instrumental piece titled The Eulogy, which was played during the private service to the late cricket star, who passed away suddenly this month at the age of 52.
Attendees also heard Yellow by Coldplay, which was one of the sportsman's favourite tracks according to Eddie McGuire.
Warne's son Jackson kissed his father's coffin in heartbreaking scenes at the cricketer's funeral service as he and his sisters farewell their beloved dad for the last time.
Guests looked forlorn as they left the intimate service on Sunday, where about 80 of the cricketer's close friends and family gathered at the St Kilda Football Club to pay their respects to the sporting icon.
Jackson was seen clutching a cricket ball as he left the procession which was hosted by Eddie McGuire and attended by a litany of high-profile guests including sporting legends and media personalities.
Former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor and batsman Glenn Maxwell were pictured at the service while former England captain Michael Vaughan was also in attendance.
Warne's grief-stricken family took his coffin, draped in a St Kilda Saints scarf, for a final lap of his beloved St Kilda Football ground as his close friends watched on from the stands.
Former Australian cricketer Merv Hughes (left) attended the invitation-only service while Eddie McGuire (pictured right with his partner) hosted the intimate funeral and delivered the opening tribute
Two songs played during the outdoor part of the service were Fix You by Coldplay and finally, as Warne's body was driven away for a final time, Simply The Best by Tina Turner.
Emotional lyrics from the Coldplay song include 'lights will guide you home' and 'tears stream down your face when you lose something you cannot replace'.
Simply The Best was fitting for an icon of Australian cricket who has often been described as irreplaceable.
Warne's youngest daughter, Summer, was in tears as the service drew to a close, while his oldest daughter, Brooke, kept sunglasses on during the procession.
Guests, wearing their matching Saints scarves in a nod to Warne's favourite AFL team, were instructed to put their glasses 'high to the sky' for one final farewell.
'To Warnie,' close friend and television personality McGuire said, as cheers erupted from the crowd.
Jackson, 22, proved yet again that he was prepared to step up for his family in his father's absence as he led his sisters Brooke, 24, and Summer, 20, to a waiting chauffeur and liaised with security at St Kilda Football Club where the funeral was held.
Jackson looked a spitting image of his late father with his long blond hair and tailored black suit as he clutched a golf club and ushered his sisters into the car.
Warne was a keen golfer, particularly after he retired from cricket, and would often travel the world to play in friendly and competitive matches with his mates.
Guests watched on as the procession made its way around the St Kilda oval after the official funeral
A second funeral will be held on March 30 at the MCG for a crowd of up to 100,000 fans.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed he will attend the public service - the night after the Federal Budget is handed down.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and singer Ed Sheeran are expected to send video messages to be played on big screens.
The state memorial will be ticketed and live-streamed for those who can't be there in person, with tickets to be made available to the public soon.
People wanting to attend the event will be able to enter a public ballot for one of 50,000 tickets. More tickets may become available, depending on demand.
Warne was found unresponsive in his luxury villa at the Samujana resort on Koh Samui, Thailand, about 5pm on Friday, March 4 after suffering a heart attack.
His close friend Andrew Neophitou performed CPR on Warne for up to 20 minutes before first responders arrived and took over, but could not save him.
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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sends musical tribute for old friend Shane Warne's funeral service in Melbourne
By D. LAWRANCE and OLIVIA DAY and BRITTANY CHAIN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
PUBLISHED: 06:58 EDT, 20 March 2022 | UPDATED: 06:58 EDT, 20 March 2022
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sent a musical tribute to be played at his old friend Shane Warne's funeral.
The 45-year-old musician sent an instrumental piece titled The Eulogy, which was played during the private service to the late cricket star, who passed away suddenly this month at the age of 52.
Attendees also heard Yellow by Coldplay, which was one of the sportsman's favourite tracks according to Eddie McGuire.
Warne's son Jackson kissed his father's coffin in heartbreaking scenes at the cricketer's funeral service as he and his sisters farewell their beloved dad for the last time.
Guests looked forlorn as they left the intimate service on Sunday, where about 80 of the cricketer's close friends and family gathered at the St Kilda Football Club to pay their respects to the sporting icon.
Jackson was seen clutching a cricket ball as he left the procession which was hosted by Eddie McGuire and attended by a litany of high-profile guests including sporting legends and media personalities.
Former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor and batsman Glenn Maxwell were pictured at the service while former England captain Michael Vaughan was also in attendance.
Warne's grief-stricken family took his coffin, draped in a St Kilda Saints scarf, for a final lap of his beloved St Kilda Football ground as his close friends watched on from the stands.
Former Australian cricketer Merv Hughes (left) attended the invitation-only service while Eddie McGuire (pictured right with his partner) hosted the intimate funeral and delivered the opening tribute
Two songs played during the outdoor part of the service were Fix You by Coldplay and finally, as Warne's body was driven away for a final time, Simply The Best by Tina Turner.
Emotional lyrics from the Coldplay song include 'lights will guide you home' and 'tears stream down your face when you lose something you cannot replace'.
Simply The Best was fitting for an icon of Australian cricket who has often been described as irreplaceable.
Warne's youngest daughter, Summer, was in tears as the service drew to a close, while his oldest daughter, Brooke, kept sunglasses on during the procession.
Guests, wearing their matching Saints scarves in a nod to Warne's favourite AFL team, were instructed to put their glasses 'high to the sky' for one final farewell.
'To Warnie,' close friend and television personality McGuire said, as cheers erupted from the crowd.
Jackson, 22, proved yet again that he was prepared to step up for his family in his father's absence as he led his sisters Brooke, 24, and Summer, 20, to a waiting chauffeur and liaised with security at St Kilda Football Club where the funeral was held.
Jackson looked a spitting image of his late father with his long blond hair and tailored black suit as he clutched a golf club and ushered his sisters into the car.
Warne was a keen golfer, particularly after he retired from cricket, and would often travel the world to play in friendly and competitive matches with his mates.
Guests watched on as the procession made its way around the St Kilda oval after the official funeral
A second funeral will be held on March 30 at the MCG for a crowd of up to 100,000 fans.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed he will attend the public service - the night after the Federal Budget is handed down.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and singer Ed Sheeran are expected to send video messages to be played on big screens.
The state memorial will be ticketed and live-streamed for those who can't be there in person, with tickets to be made available to the public soon.
People wanting to attend the event will be able to enter a public ballot for one of 50,000 tickets. More tickets may become available, depending on demand.
Warne was found unresponsive in his luxury villa at the Samujana resort on Koh Samui, Thailand, about 5pm on Friday, March 4 after suffering a heart attack.
His close friend Andrew Neophitou performed CPR on Warne for up to 20 minutes before first responders arrived and took over, but could not save him.
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Sending all out well wishes to Chris! 
