Jonah Lomu passed away at 40 years of age

[Hacky McAxe]

The rugby world is in mourning following the tragic death of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu.

The former New Zealand winger, the star of the 1995 World Cup, was 40.

The All Blacks team doctor said it was an unexpected death, according to a report from New Zealand television station 3News.

Lomu played 63 Tests for the All Blacks in a glittering career cut short by kidney disease.

NZR chief executive Steve Tew: "We're all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu.

"We're lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah's family. Jonah was a legend of our game and loved by his many fans both here and around the world."


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...dead-at-40-20151118-gl1mjy.html#ixzz3rncZKc54

 

[Rodzilla]

wtf that is shocking

 

[Vlasnik]

R.I.P Jonah. Only the good die young.

 

[K E]

Wtf?! That's terrible! At least he got to see his All Blacks go back to back. Rest in Peace.

 

[Moedogg]

R.I.P Jonah. Heard he was actually a league junior

 

[Boxer]

Only 40 what's going on with theses disease . Legend player

 

[Mr Invisible]

Really sad to hear this ... absolute legend in the Rugby world and leaves behind a legacy of players that look up to (and want to be) like him.

 

[Interestingg]

I don't understand how this happened even after having a kidney transplant. Best, most exciting rugby player ever, RIP

 

[Mr 95%]

His influence on rugby far exceeds his powerful performances on the field..awesome awesome player..and by all reports a better human being.. RIP 11..

 

[Mr 95%]

I don't understand how this happened even after having a kidney transplant. Best, most exciting rugby player ever, RIP

This explains..
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ru...perate-second-kidney-transplant-fighting.html

 

[The DoggFather]

Man enough to admit I literally shed a tear when I heard it today.

My favourite athlete of all time.

RIP brother.