A television mini-series dramatizing the life of the deceased Shane Warne was described as “beyond disrespect” on Thursday by the children of the Australian cricket legend.
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The king of spinning died of natural causes at a luxury resort in Thailand in March at the age of 52, sending shock and grief to millions of fans around the world, as well as celebrities and politicians.
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Barely six months later, Australia’s Nine Network, which employed him for years as a commentator, announced this week that it was planning a two-part film “Cook” will air next year.
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“Over two big nights, Warnie will pay fitting tribute to one of the greatest Australians of all time, the Australian larrikin who lived and loved it big in 9Network’s must-see 2023 drama event,” – said the broadcaster.
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Warne’s eldest daughter Brooke, 24, made her anger clear.
“Do any of you respect dad? Or his family? Who has done so much for Channel 9 and now you want to dramatize his life and the lives of our families 6 months after his death?’ she said in an Instagram story.
“You are beyond disrespectful.”
Shane Warne took 708 Test wickets in his career
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Warne’s other daughter, Summer, 20, also wrote on Instagram: “I’d really like to know what goes through people’s minds to think it’s normal?”
She called the Nine Network “shame”.
“Have some respect. How disappointing is it, only 6 months after his death and you’re (yes) already trying to make money off of it?”
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Credited with reviving the art of leg-spin, Warne took 708 Test wickets as part of the dominant Australian side in the 1990s and 2000s before becoming a respected commentator.
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