Jenner played nine Tests for Australia in the 1970s but is best known for being Warne's spinning mentor.
He is also the only Australian Test cricketer to be jailed, spending 18 months in prison in 1988 for stealing money from his employer.
Jenner said working with Warne helped turn his life around.
"Working with Shane changed everything," he said late last year.
"I was out there earning the respect of people and the good news is that I felt like I'd redeemed myself for the downs I had."
Jenner began advising Warne during the champion bowler's brief stint at the Australian Cricket Academy in the early 1990s.
He was regularly at hand during Warne's record-breaking career, providing advice on his action.
His work with Warne also opened commentary doors at the ABC, where he could regularly be heard telling young spinners to "give it a rip".
ABC cricket commentator Jim Maxwell said Jenner was a joy to work alongside.
"He was a commentator for more than 10 years and he brought a lot of wisdom and insight to the game," Maxwell said.
"He's a rarity in the game - he bowled leg spin.
"Not too many people can do that and play for their country, so that in itself is quite a feat."
Jenner was born in Perth in 1944 and represented Western Australia before shifting to South Australia, where he won three Sheffield Shields.
He went on to play for Australia and took 34 wickets in nine matches over a four-year period, including a Test-best 5 for 90 against the West Indies in Trinidad in 1973.
He also played a single one-day international.
Jenner suffered a massive heart attack while coaching in England just over a year ago and never fully regained his health.
Jenner's wife Ann posted on his blog: "Terry passed away peacefully today just a month-and-a-half after the anniversary of his heart attack.
"He wanted to be at home with his family and we were able to share the last few days with him."
His funeral will be held at the Adelaide Oval with the date yet to be announced.
Tags: sport, cricket, australia, sa, wa First posted May 25, 2011 15:00:00
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