We understand that many of our members have long been fans of one of our country's most iconic cricket legends, Shane Warne. He brought joy and excitement to our TV screens and cricket grounds for years, which is why an upcoming television movie about his life has piqued our interest - and also sparked a significant amount of controversy.

Shane Warne's ex-wife, Simone Callahan, recently criticised Channel 9 for the biopic, titled Warnie, calling it 'unkind and mean spirited' in an interview with the Herald Sun. She believes that the film is showing no compassion to Warne's children by airing so soon after his sudden and tragic death in March 2022.

'I haven't wanted to read into too much about it, but I think it's a bit unkind and mean-spirited to be honest,' Callahan stated. 'He's just passed, let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they're not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened. To be honest, that's how I feel about it.'

Shane Warne’s statue in Yarra Park outside of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Image source: Shutterstock.

Her sentiments echo those of Warne and Callahan's daughter Brooke, 25, who slammed the network, saying, 'You are beyond disrespectful.' Brooke continued, 'Do any of you have any respect for dad? Or his family? Who did so much for Channel 9 and now you want to dramatise his life and our family's life six months after he passed away?'

The Warnie telemovie, which is set to air on both Sunday and Monday night, has generated a heated debate over the ethical implications of producing and airing such a production so soon after Warne's death. For many Australians, the Spin King, as he was affectionately known, was not only a cricketing hero but also a beloved media personality.

As we all know, Warne tragically passed away while on holiday in Thailand at the age of 52, leaving fans across the globe heartbroken. He was found unresponsive in a villa on Koh Samui by his friends, who attempted CPR before calling an ambulance. Despite their best efforts, and those of the medical staff at Thai International Hospital, Warne was pronounced dead. His cause of death was later determined to be a heart attack.

Shane Warne's incredible cricket career included record-breaking achievements such as taking over 700 Test wickets, making him one of the top wicket-takers in cricket history. His legendary 'Ball of the Century' against England in 1993 is still fondly remembered, as is winning the 1999 Cricket World Cup with the Australian team and his successful captaincy stints with Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

Beyond his success on the pitch, Warne also made a significant impact off the pitch. After retiring from professional cricket, he became a respected commentator and continued his involvement with the sport. Warne dedicated time to philanthropic efforts, working closely with charitable organisations and foundations to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Key Takeaways

• Simone Callahan, Shane Warne's ex-wife, has slammed Channel 9's upcoming telemovie about the cricket legend's life as 'unkind and mean spirited.'
• Callahan believes the production lacks compassion, especially given its release just over a year after Warne's passing.
• The late cricketer's daughter, Brooke Warne, previously labelled the telemovie 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Shane Warne passed away in March 2022, aged 52, from a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand.

The untimely death of such an iconic figure has left a deep impact on Australian society. Therefore, the controversy surrounding the Warnie telemovie raises the question of whether or not television networks and producers should proceed with caution when creating biopics about recently deceased public figures. This also brings to light the need for sensitivity in handling these stories, especially when immediate family members have expressed their disapproval.

What is your opinion on Channel 9 producing and airing the Warnie telemovie? Do you agree with his ex-wife and daughter? We’d love to read your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

 

[maxesmum]

Such a shame. Wringing the last dime out of a dead man who can’t reply. No,he was no angel,but a great sportsman. It’s a pity he will be sensationalised for his sexual proclivities in this film instead of his sporting abilities. I feel for his kids.

 

[Nana Zorak]

If a doco is going to be made of anyone, at what time or stage do you say 'now is the time it came be made, produced, and aired'?

Yes but not by channel Nine who will only make a dog's dinner of it. I never watch channel 9 so although I appreciated Warnie as a cricket player I don't want to watch anything that will cause disrespect to him or his family.

 

[Pat T]

We understand that many of our members have long been fans of one of our country's most iconic cricket legends, Shane Warne. He brought joy and excitement to our TV screens and cricket grounds for years, which is why an upcoming television movie about his life has piqued our interest - and also sparked a significant amount of controversy.

Shane Warne's ex-wife, Simone Callahan, recently criticised Channel 9 for the biopic, titled Warnie, calling it 'unkind and mean spirited' in an interview with the Herald Sun. She believes that the film is showing no compassion to Warne's children by airing so soon after his sudden and tragic death in March 2022.

'I haven't wanted to read into too much about it, but I think it's a bit unkind and mean-spirited to be honest,' Callahan stated. 'He's just passed, let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they're not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened. To be honest, that's how I feel about it.'

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Shane Warne’s statue in Yarra Park outside of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Image source: Shutterstock.

Her sentiments echo those of Warne and Callahan's daughter Brooke, 25, who slammed the network, saying, 'You are beyond disrespectful.' Brooke continued, 'Do any of you have any respect for dad? Or his family? Who did so much for Channel 9 and now you want to dramatise his life and our family's life six months after he passed away?'

The Warnie telemovie, which is set to air on both Sunday and Monday night, has generated a heated debate over the ethical implications of producing and airing such a production so soon after Warne's death. For many Australians, the Spin King, as he was affectionately known, was not only a cricketing hero but also a beloved media personality.

As we all know, Warne tragically passed away while on holiday in Thailand at the age of 52, leaving fans across the globe heartbroken. He was found unresponsive in a villa on Koh Samui by his friends, who attempted CPR before calling an ambulance. Despite their best efforts, and those of the medical staff at Thai International Hospital, Warne was pronounced dead. His cause of death was later determined to be a heart attack.

Shane Warne's incredible cricket career included record-breaking achievements such as taking over 700 Test wickets, making him one of the top wicket-takers in cricket history. His legendary 'Ball of the Century' against England in 1993 is still fondly remembered, as is winning the 1999 Cricket World Cup with the Australian team and his successful captaincy stints with Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

Beyond his success on the pitch, Warne also made a significant impact off the pitch. After retiring from professional cricket, he became a respected commentator and continued his involvement with the sport. Warne dedicated time to philanthropic efforts, working closely with charitable organisations and foundations to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Key Takeaways

• Simone Callahan, Shane Warne's ex-wife, has slammed Channel 9's upcoming telemovie about the cricket legend's life as 'unkind and mean spirited.'
• Callahan believes the production lacks compassion, especially given its release just over a year after Warne's passing.
• The late cricketer's daughter, Brooke Warne, previously labelled the telemovie 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Shane Warne passed away in March 2022, aged 52, from a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand.

The untimely death of such an iconic figure has left a deep impact on Australian society. Therefore, the controversy surrounding the Warnie telemovie raises the question of whether or not television networks and producers should proceed with caution when creating biopics about recently deceased public figures. This also brings to light the need for sensitivity in handling these stories, especially when immediate family members have expressed their disapproval.

What is your opinion on Channel 9 producing and airing the Warnie telemovie? Do you agree with his ex-wife and daughter? We’d love to read your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

Didn’t see the show, but there are quite a few pathetic, grubby morons who have such a lacking life that they get their excitement from belittling and tearing down others, especially those who have contributed so much to society. By the way I am not a sports fan.

 

[Pat T]

Such a shame. Wringing the last dime out of a dead man who can’t reply. No,he was no angel,but a great sportsman. It’s a pity he will be sensationalised for his sexual proclivities in this film instead of his sporting abilities. I feel for his kids.

usually those who criticise most are the worst offenders.

 

[Loubeauxarts]

I am shocked after reading this as I lost a dear friend who was 62 on the 7th of June. He had nothing wrong with him , still worked as a builder.
He came home on that Wednesday afternoon and had to take a nap and when his wife tried to wake him he had passed. His funeral still hasn't happened.

Then yesterday morning my son was told that his best friends mum had passed away in her sleep , we have known her since our sons started high school . She was only 58 and had a flu for a few days. My son was with her all day Sunday watching her son in a tournament and she was her happy self.
She did suffer high blood pressure but was under control..

Two of our friends taken unexpectedly...suddenly and way too young ...in their sleep.

I'm starting to worry that it is the covid vaccine and I have had 5 as well as my youngest daughter who has lung problems.

Has anyone else heard of someone passing unexpectedly

Hi Suzanne, my sincere condolences on your losses.
For what it's worth, my first 2 COVID shots were Astra Zenica and my boosters were Moderna. I was diagnosed with Chronic Heart Failure 7 years ago and Cardiovascular Disease 4 years ago. I was hesitant to have the vaccine initially but bit the bullet and took the plunge and am glad that I did. I had COVID a couple of months ago and took over 2 weeks to test negative again. My Cardiologist told me to be thankful for the vaccine as I may not have made it without it.
I think that your friends' passing would almost certainly not be related to their vaccination status and that it is just a coincidence. Considering the vast majority of us are now vaccinated, it is worth remembering that the vaccine targets our chances of survival from a COVID infection.
There are so many conspiracy theorists telling us how many deaths are being caused by the vaccines. That's just human nature. Imagine the world before Diphtheria, Polio, Smallpox, TB and all the other vaccines were made available. I find it a stretch to believe that Warnie's vaccination status had anything to do with his heart attack.
Finally, look at the stats of people that have died from COVID. The vast majority were unvaccinated, that is a medically verified statistic.

 

[Noon]

We understand that many of our members have long been fans of one of our country's most iconic cricket legends, Shane Warne. He brought joy and excitement to our TV screens and cricket grounds for years, which is why an upcoming television movie about his life has piqued our interest - and also sparked a significant amount of controversy.

Shane Warne's ex-wife, Simone Callahan, recently criticised Channel 9 for the biopic, titled Warnie, calling it 'unkind and mean spirited' in an interview with the Herald Sun. She believes that the film is showing no compassion to Warne's children by airing so soon after his sudden and tragic death in March 2022.

'I haven't wanted to read into too much about it, but I think it's a bit unkind and mean-spirited to be honest,' Callahan stated. 'He's just passed, let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they're not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened. To be honest, that's how I feel about it.'

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Shane Warne’s statue in Yarra Park outside of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Image source: Shutterstock.

Her sentiments echo those of Warne and Callahan's daughter Brooke, 25, who slammed the network, saying, 'You are beyond disrespectful.' Brooke continued, 'Do any of you have any respect for dad? Or his family? Who did so much for Channel 9 and now you want to dramatise his life and our family's life six months after he passed away?'

The Warnie telemovie, which is set to air on both Sunday and Monday night, has generated a heated debate over the ethical implications of producing and airing such a production so soon after Warne's death. For many Australians, the Spin King, as he was affectionately known, was not only a cricketing hero but also a beloved media personality.

As we all know, Warne tragically passed away while on holiday in Thailand at the age of 52, leaving fans across the globe heartbroken. He was found unresponsive in a villa on Koh Samui by his friends, who attempted CPR before calling an ambulance. Despite their best efforts, and those of the medical staff at Thai International Hospital, Warne was pronounced dead. His cause of death was later determined to be a heart attack.

Shane Warne's incredible cricket career included record-breaking achievements such as taking over 700 Test wickets, making him one of the top wicket-takers in cricket history. His legendary 'Ball of the Century' against England in 1993 is still fondly remembered, as is winning the 1999 Cricket World Cup with the Australian team and his successful captaincy stints with Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

Beyond his success on the pitch, Warne also made a significant impact off the pitch. After retiring from professional cricket, he became a respected commentator and continued his involvement with the sport. Warne dedicated time to philanthropic efforts, working closely with charitable organisations and foundations to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Key Takeaways

• Simone Callahan, Shane Warne's ex-wife, has slammed Channel 9's upcoming telemovie about the cricket legend's life as 'unkind and mean spirited.'
• Callahan believes the production lacks compassion, especially given its release just over a year after Warne's passing.
• The late cricketer's daughter, Brooke Warne, previously labelled the telemovie 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Shane Warne passed away in March 2022, aged 52, from a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand.

The untimely death of such an iconic figure has left a deep impact on Australian society. Therefore, the controversy surrounding the Warnie telemovie raises the question of whether or not television networks and producers should proceed with caution when creating biopics about recently deceased public figures. This also brings to light the need for sensitivity in handling these stories, especially when immediate family members have expressed their disapproval.

What is your opinion on Channel 9 producing and airing the Warnie telemovie? Do you agree with his ex-wife and daughter? We’d love to read your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

 

[Noon]

Warnie is one of my all time favourites and I will not be watching this disrespectful rubbish

Disrespectful to be showing this, have compassion for his children. You need to be sued for it.

 

[Suzanne rose]

Disrespectful to be showing this, have compassion for his children. You need to be sued for it.

His children are OK with it. They know he would have wanted this.
He was always committing some sort of controversy and he would have loved this doco / movie on him.

Simone is embarrassed by it the same as Shane kept embarrassing her

 

[dickandjane]

We understand that many of our members have long been fans of one of our country's most iconic cricket legends, Shane Warne. He brought joy and excitement to our TV screens and cricket grounds for years, which is why an upcoming television movie about his life has piqued our interest - and also sparked a significant amount of controversy.

Shane Warne's ex-wife, Simone Callahan, recently criticised Channel 9 for the biopic, titled Warnie, calling it 'unkind and mean spirited' in an interview with the Herald Sun. She believes that the film is showing no compassion to Warne's children by airing so soon after his sudden and tragic death in March 2022.

'I haven't wanted to read into too much about it, but I think it's a bit unkind and mean-spirited to be honest,' Callahan stated. 'He's just passed, let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they're not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened. To be honest, that's how I feel about it.'

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Shane Warne’s statue in Yarra Park outside of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Image source: Shutterstock.

Her sentiments echo those of Warne and Callahan's daughter Brooke, 25, who slammed the network, saying, 'You are beyond disrespectful.' Brooke continued, 'Do any of you have any respect for dad? Or his family? Who did so much for Channel 9 and now you want to dramatise his life and our family's life six months after he passed away?'

The Warnie telemovie, which is set to air on both Sunday and Monday night, has generated a heated debate over the ethical implications of producing and airing such a production so soon after Warne's death. For many Australians, the Spin King, as he was affectionately known, was not only a cricketing hero but also a beloved media personality.

As we all know, Warne tragically passed away while on holiday in Thailand at the age of 52, leaving fans across the globe heartbroken. He was found unresponsive in a villa on Koh Samui by his friends, who attempted CPR before calling an ambulance. Despite their best efforts, and those of the medical staff at Thai International Hospital, Warne was pronounced dead. His cause of death was later determined to be a heart attack.

Shane Warne's incredible cricket career included record-breaking achievements such as taking over 700 Test wickets, making him one of the top wicket-takers in cricket history. His legendary 'Ball of the Century' against England in 1993 is still fondly remembered, as is winning the 1999 Cricket World Cup with the Australian team and his successful captaincy stints with Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

Beyond his success on the pitch, Warne also made a significant impact off the pitch. After retiring from professional cricket, he became a respected commentator and continued his involvement with the sport. Warne dedicated time to philanthropic efforts, working closely with charitable organisations and foundations to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Key Takeaways

• Simone Callahan, Shane Warne's ex-wife, has slammed Channel 9's upcoming telemovie about the cricket legend's life as 'unkind and mean spirited.'
• Callahan believes the production lacks compassion, especially given its release just over a year after Warne's passing.
• The late cricketer's daughter, Brooke Warne, previously labelled the telemovie 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Shane Warne passed away in March 2022, aged 52, from a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand.

The untimely death of such an iconic figure has left a deep impact on Australian society. Therefore, the controversy surrounding the Warnie telemovie raises the question of whether or not television networks and producers should proceed with caution when creating biopics about recently deceased public figures. This also brings to light the need for sensitivity in handling these stories, especially when immediate family members have expressed their disapproval.

What is your opinion on Channel 9 producing and airing the Warnie telemovie? Do you agree with his ex-wife and daughter? We’d love to read your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

I definitely won't be watching it. Judging by the shorts I think it's nothing more than a B grade movie. I also strongly believe the family deserve an apology. Karen

 

[Kathysue]

We understand that many of our members have long been fans of one of our country's most iconic cricket legends, Shane Warne. He brought joy and excitement to our TV screens and cricket grounds for years, which is why an upcoming television movie about his life has piqued our interest - and also sparked a significant amount of controversy.

Shane Warne's ex-wife, Simone Callahan, recently criticised Channel 9 for the biopic, titled Warnie, calling it 'unkind and mean spirited' in an interview with the Herald Sun. She believes that the film is showing no compassion to Warne's children by airing so soon after his sudden and tragic death in March 2022.

'I haven't wanted to read into too much about it, but I think it's a bit unkind and mean-spirited to be honest,' Callahan stated. 'He's just passed, let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that they're not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened. To be honest, that's how I feel about it.'

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Shane Warne’s statue in Yarra Park outside of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Image source: Shutterstock.

Her sentiments echo those of Warne and Callahan's daughter Brooke, 25, who slammed the network, saying, 'You are beyond disrespectful.' Brooke continued, 'Do any of you have any respect for dad? Or his family? Who did so much for Channel 9 and now you want to dramatise his life and our family's life six months after he passed away?'

The Warnie telemovie, which is set to air on both Sunday and Monday night, has generated a heated debate over the ethical implications of producing and airing such a production so soon after Warne's death. For many Australians, the Spin King, as he was affectionately known, was not only a cricketing hero but also a beloved media personality.

As we all know, Warne tragically passed away while on holiday in Thailand at the age of 52, leaving fans across the globe heartbroken. He was found unresponsive in a villa on Koh Samui by his friends, who attempted CPR before calling an ambulance. Despite their best efforts, and those of the medical staff at Thai International Hospital, Warne was pronounced dead. His cause of death was later determined to be a heart attack.

Shane Warne's incredible cricket career included record-breaking achievements such as taking over 700 Test wickets, making him one of the top wicket-takers in cricket history. His legendary 'Ball of the Century' against England in 1993 is still fondly remembered, as is winning the 1999 Cricket World Cup with the Australian team and his successful captaincy stints with Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

Beyond his success on the pitch, Warne also made a significant impact off the pitch. After retiring from professional cricket, he became a respected commentator and continued his involvement with the sport. Warne dedicated time to philanthropic efforts, working closely with charitable organisations and foundations to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Key Takeaways

• Simone Callahan, Shane Warne's ex-wife, has slammed Channel 9's upcoming telemovie about the cricket legend's life as 'unkind and mean spirited.'
• Callahan believes the production lacks compassion, especially given its release just over a year after Warne's passing.
• The late cricketer's daughter, Brooke Warne, previously labelled the telemovie 'beyond disrespectful.'
• Shane Warne passed away in March 2022, aged 52, from a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand.

The untimely death of such an iconic figure has left a deep impact on Australian society. Therefore, the controversy surrounding the Warnie telemovie raises the question of whether or not television networks and producers should proceed with caution when creating biopics about recently deceased public figures. This also brings to light the need for sensitivity in handling these stories, especially when immediate family members have expressed their disapproval.

What is your opinion on Channel 9 producing and airing the Warnie telemovie? Do you agree with his ex-wife and daughter? We’d love to read your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

I absolutely agree wth Simone & Brooke. It was really disrespectful for him & his family
No respect whatsoever for the poor man & his family. I did not like it at all. It was a very quick mini series. I usually like Aussie mini series. No way on this one. It was unkind & awful. Disgrace channel 9