Simone Callahan bids her final farewell to ex-husband Shane Warne

Elizabeth Hurley has sent Shane Warne's son Jackson an extremely touching message on Instagram following the cricket legend's State Memorial Service on Wednesday.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley reacts as Shane Warne’s ex-wife is comforted by children in new photoJackson, 22, delivered an emotional speech to thousands of cricket fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – something which he then shared on Instagram.WATCH: Shane Warne's son Jackson delivers an emotional speech at the State Memorial ServiceUpon seeing the footage, Elizabeth penned: "I love you Jackson. The Lion would be proud of you.

Kylie Minogue has said Shane Warne’s “light will continue to burn forever” as she led celebrity tributes at the memorial of the Australian cricketer. Stars including Elton John, Robbie Williams and Ed Sheeran also gave tributes to the cricket legend, after he passed away of a heart attack in Thailand earlier this month, at the age of 52.The state funeral was watched by more than 50,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the cricketer was praised for being an “absolute rockstar” for the way he looked out for other people. Kylie said that Shane had that “star quality and charisma that the world go to know and love” and that it “was the same on the doorstep” as out on the cricket field.

CANBERRA, Australia -- An eclectic array of celebrities including singer Elton John, golfing legend Greg Norman and champion surfer Kelly Slater paid tribute on Wednesday to their friend, former Australian cricketer Shane Warne, at a star-studded state memorial service.More than 50,000 mourners chanted their hero’s nickname “Warnie” at the outset of the service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as they used to do when he took to the pitch for a match.It was his hometown pitch where he cemented his sporting legend in 2006 by becoming the first bowler in the world to take 700 test wickets.Warne’s death at a Thai resort of a suspected heart attack on March 4 at the age of 52 made headlines around the world.The pain was felt far beyond the cricket world. Tributes came from the fields of music, acting, business, golf, politics, surfing, comedy, poker and others.Elton John dedicated a rendition of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” to Warne’s children — Brooke, Summer and Jackson — who were among the crowd that included Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.John and fellow British musicians Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin appeared on a large screen via video.

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Shane Warne's children have given him an emotional goodbye as they were photographed kissing his coffin during his funeral on Sunday.The cricket legend was just 52 when he passed away earlier this month, following a suspected heart attack. Shane leaves behind his ex-wife Simone Callahan and their three children Brooke, 24, Jackson, 23, and Summer, 20.

Shane Warne's closest friends and family gathered on Sunday to bid farewell to the cricket star following his death earlier this month.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley left emotional after being forced to miss Shane Warne's funeralThe sporting icon and father-of-three passed away during a holiday in Thailand of natural causes, aged just 52.WATCH: A look back at cricket legend Shane Warne's lifeA total of 80 guests, including Shane's ex-wife Simone Callahan, their three children, Jackson, Summer and Brooke, as well as his parents and brother all gathered at St Kilda Football Club in Melbourne for a private service.READ: Shane Warne's cause of death revealed as his three children and ex-wife break their silenceRELATED: Elizabeth Hurley pens heartbreaking tribute to ex-fiance Shane Warne after shock deathGuests were invited to wear St Kilda scarves and two scarves were draped across Shane's coffin as it was driven around the oval to the sound of the 1970s Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes' hit The Time of My Life. Simone and friends raised a glass for ShaneTwo other songs played during the outdoor part of the service, Fix You by Coldplay and Simply The Best by Tina Turner.The lap of honour was immediately followed by a champagne toast and ex-wife Simone could be seen smiling whilst lifting her glass.It was an emotional day for Shane's children as his youngest daughter Summer, 20, was in tears during the service and his only son Jackson was pictured kissing his coffin as the procession ended.