Shane Warne state memorial: Andy Lee, Brendan Fevola and Molly Meldrum lead celebrity arrivals
Dannii Minogue, Michael Clarke, Andy Lee and Molly Meldrum lead the celebrity arrivals at Shane Warne’s state memorial – as they join 50,000 fans at the MCG to celebrate the life of the cricket icon
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An abundance of famous faces stepped out to celebrate the life of Shane Warne on Wednesday evening, to bid a final farewell to the cricket legend following his death in Thailand on March 4.
The likes of Scott Morrison, Andy Lee, Molly Meldrum and Brendan Fevola joined over 50,000 fans, ex-teammates and friends and family members to commemorate the public celebration of the spin-bowler’s life at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Australian music legend Meldrum, 78, looked suave and smart for the occasion as he arrived in a suit, green tie and green rimmed hat.
Arrival: Australian music legend Meldrum, 78, looked suave and smart for the occasion as he arrived in a suit, green tie and green rimmed hat for the outing
Smart: He teamed his look with a golden pocket square, and held on to a walking cane as he made his way to the service
He teamed his look with a golden pocket square, and held on to a walking cane as he made his way to the service.
Dannii Minogue, who Warney had nicknamed ‘disco’ when he was alive, looked beautiful as she arrived at the MCG on Wednesday.
She wrapped up in a black trench coat for the occasion, and appeared heartbroken as she prepared for the star-studded ceremony.
Dannii wore a stunning blue eyeshadow and lashings of mascara, and tied her hair in a low-down ponytail for the outing.
Stunning: Dannii Minogue, who Warney had nicknamed ‘disco’ when he was alive, looked beautiful as she arrived at the MCG on Wednesday
Devastated: She wrapped up in a black trench coat for the occasion, and appeared heartbroken as she prepared for the star-studded ceremony
Comedian Andy Lee had a smile on his face as he arrived with partner Bec Harding at the commemorative event.
He wore a black suit and tie for the occasion, while Bec looked stunning in a smart black dress and matching handbag.
Warne’s close pal Brendan Fevola appeared simply heartbroken as he turned up to say goodbye to his friend.
Smiles: Comedian Andy Lee had a smile on his face as he arrived with partner Bec Harding at the commemorative event
Raising a smile: Andy appeared in happy spirits as he remembered the life of the cricketing legend alongside his partner and thousands of fans
Devastated: Warne’s close pal Brendan Fevola appeared heartbroken as he turned up to say goodbye to his friend
Arriving together: His wife Alex looked utterly stunning in a black blazer, matching trousers and heeled sandals teamed with a grey coat which she held under her arm
He wore a smart black suit and open shirt, hours after holding a poker game in honour of his late pal.
His wife Alex looked utterly stunning in a black blazer, trousers and heeled sandals teamed with a grey coat, which she held under her arm.
Another of Shane’s close friends, Michael Clarke, couldn’t help but raise a giddy smile as he prepared to say goodbye to Warney at the memorial.
The cricketer, who has been great friends with Warne for years, looked utterly suave in a black suit and tie as he arrived at the event to say goodbye.
High spirits: Another of Shane’s close friends, Michael Clarke, couldn’t help but raise a giddy smile as he prepared to say goodbye to Warney at the memorial
Goodbye: The cricketer, who has been friends with Warne for years, looked utterly suave in a black suit and tie as he arrived with friends to say goodbye
Legend: Magda Szubanski, who starred in Kath & Kim with Warne, looked downcast as she rolled up to the memorial service on Wednesday evening
Style: She wore a black top, colourful cardigan and a large wool coat for the occasion, while wearing her hair in a tight bun
Magda Szubanski, who starred in iconic comedy show Kath & Kim with Warne, looked downcast as she rolled up to the memorial service on Wednesday evening.
She wore a black top, colourful cardigan and a large wool coat for the occasion, while wearing her hair in a tight bun.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison appeared solemn as he arrived at the ceremony.
Send off: TV presenter Brodie Harper and her husband Heath Meldrum held hands as they arrived to the MCG
Stylish: Brodie looked lovely in a navy dress. black tights and ankle boots, while her partner wore a smart check shirt and a blazer
He wore a black suit and tie for the sad occasion, as he walked through the crowd to say goodbye to the iconic Australian for the final time.
TV presenter Brodie Harper and her husband Heath Meldrum held hands as they arrived to the MCG.
Brodie looked lovely in a navy dress. black tights and ankle boots, while her partner wore a smart check shirt and a blazer.
Paying respects: Prime Minister Scott Morrison appeared solemn as he arrived at the ceremony on Wednesday
Final farewell: He wore a black suit and tie for the occasion, as he walked through the crowd to say goodbye to the iconic Australian for the final time
Meanwhile, former WAG Arabella Del Busso wore a daring ensemble as she waltzed out to celebrate the life of her friend.
The glamour model donned an incredibly daring $620 Nicola Finetti cut-out dress for the occasion, which showed of her ample cleavage and never-ending legs.
She wore Versace shoes and carried a small Bulgari handbag in her left hand.
Daring look: Meanwhile, Arabella Del Busso wore a daring ensemble as she waltzed out to celebrate the life of her friend
Style: The glamour model donned an incredibly daring $620 Nicola Finetti cut-out dress for the occasion, which showed of her ample cleavage and never-ending legs
Arabella wore lashings of makeup for the occasion, including thick eyelashes and peach lip colour while wearing her hair in a gentle beach wave.
Ahead of the service, she told Daily Mail Australia: ”He was a good friend of mine, I knew him for at least six years.
‘We met through the boxing world, Jeff Fenech and those boys. He was a beautiful man.’
Respect: Leader of the Australian Labor Party Anthony Albanese also attended to pay respects to Warne at the service
Solemn: He wore a navy suit and purple spotted tie, and appeared deep in thought as he made his way through the crowd at the event
Pals: Also in attendance was Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon. He arrived in a navy check blazer and a crisp white shirt, and appeared absolutely devastated as he strolled to his seat in the mammoth venue
Leader of the Australian Labor Party Anthony Albanese also attended to pay respects to Warne at the service.
He wore a navy suit and purple spotted tie, and appeared deep in thought as he made his way through the crowd.
Cricket legend Brian Lara put on a solemn display as he bid farewell to the sporting legend.
He wore a black suit, tie and red pocket square for the occasion.
Also in attendance was Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon.
Icon: Cricket legend Brian Lara put on a solemn display as he bid farewell to the sporting legend. He wore a black suit, tie and red pocket square for the occasion
Smart: Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath looked equally as suave upon arrival, wearing a thin black tie and Louis Vuitton belt to compliment his suit
Demure: Brett Lee, who like Warney was once recognised as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, arrived in a navy shirt and matching suit
Upset: Meanwhile, former professional Australian rules footballer Gary Ablett Jr looked devastated as he stared into the distance at the monumental memorial service
Smart: Gary wore a crisp white shirt and matching tie for the outing
He arrived in a navy check blazer and a crisp white shirt, and appeared absolutely devastated as he strolled to his seat in the mammoth venue.
Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath looked equally as suave upon arrival, wearing a thin black tie and Louis Vuitton belt to compliment his suit.
Brett Lee, who like Warney was once recognised as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, arrived in a navy shirt and matching suit.
Meanwhile, former professional Australian rules footballer Gary Ablett Jr looked devastated as he stared into the distance at the monumental memorial service.
He wore a crisp white shirt and matching tie for the outing.
Warne died on March 4 at the age of 52 while on holiday with his friends in Koh Samui, Thailand. He died from ‘natural causes’, an autopsy concluded.
Family: Warne with his children Brooke, Summer and Jackson (pictured with him a decade ago at the 2012 Allan Border Medal awards)
Passing: Warne died on March 4 at the age of 52 while on holiday with his friends in Koh Samui, Thailand. He died from ‘natural causes’, an autopsy concluded. Pictured on Good Morning Britain in London in October 2018
Four friends who were staying with Shane battled to save his life for 20 minutes after he was found unconscious in a villa in their Koh Samui resort.
Thai police said that he was staying in the villa with four friends, and when one of the group tried to wake Shane for food at around 5pm local time he was found to be unresponsive.
Shane’s manager separately confirmed his death, saying the father of three could not be revived.
He became a global star in 1993 by bowling out Mike Gatting with the so-called ‘Ball of the Century’ – his first ball in Ashes cricket.
He went on to get 708 test wickets, tormenting teams all over the world, especially Australia’s great rival England.
Legend: He became a global star in 1993 by bowling out Mike Gatting with the so-called ‘Ball of the Century’ – his first ball in Ashes cricket
