New Delhi: Four years after the unexpected passing of Shane Warne in Thailand, his son, Jackson, has reignited discussions regarding the circumstances surrounding the Australian cricket legend’s death. On the ‘2 Worlds Collide’ podcast, Jackson shared his insights on factors he believes may have contributed to his father’s demise.
Jackson noted that while Warne had existing health concerns, he suggested that external factors could have exacerbated these issues. He recounted his immediate reaction upon learning of the tragedy, indicating he sought explanations beyond natural causes in the wake of the incident.
“I definitely think that it (COVID vaccine) was involved. I don’t even think saying that is controversial anymore. Even if dad had underlying health issues, I think this brought it out right to the surface and that’s one thing that I’ve always struggled with,” Jackson stated. “My first impression, as soon as I hung up the phone, I instantly blamed the government. I instantly blamed COVID and the vaccine. It was probably smart I didn’t; I would be in a very different position if I did. But that was how I felt,” he added.
Jackson elaborated that his father had received multiple doses of the vaccine despite his personal reluctance, attributing this to professional requirements. He acknowledged the emotional impact these beliefs have had on him and the difficulty of confronting those feelings. “Yes, a lot of people were dying of heart attacks before. But dad was okay. I think he might have got three or four (vaccine doses). He didn’t want to get them; he was forced to get them for work. He was forced to get them like everybody else. I try not to think about it too much because all that does is fester into anger. That anger is not good for anybody,” he said.
Reflecting on Warne’s health prior to his death, Jackson described his father as being in a positive state both physically and mentally, despite certain lifestyle choices. “Dad, at the time, was healthy, he was happy. He looked the best he had in a while. Yes, he smoked and drank, but so many more people in their 80s and 90s still smoke and drink a lot more than dad,” Jackson commented.
