Dean Jones dead at 59: Australian cricket legend suffers heart attack while covering IPL in Mumbai hotel

AUSTRALIAN cricket legend Dean Jones has died aged 59 from a heart attack.

Jones had been staying in a seven-star, bio-secure hotel in Mumbai while covering the IPL for Star Sports.

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The legendary Aussie batsman is said to have suffered a 'massive heart attack' in the hotel.

Another former Australian legend, Brett Lee, is said to have performed CPR in a desperate bid to save his life.

But Lee's heroic efforts were in vain, with Star Sports releasing a statement confirming Jones' death.

It read: "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing away of Mr Dean Mervyn Jones AM.

"He died of a sudden cardiac arrest.

"We express our deep condolences to his family and stand ready to support them in this difficult time.

"We are in touch with the Australian High Commission to make the necessary arrangements.

"Dean Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with cricket development across South Asia.

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