All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

[Mike Hoxbig]

New Zealand is mourning one of its greatest sporting heroes after the former All Blacks player Jonah Lomu died unexpectedly in Auckland on Wednesday at the age of 40.

John Mayhew, the former All Blacks doctor, confirmed the news on Wednesday morning.

“On behalf of the Lomu family, I can confirm that Jonah Lomu died this morning, most probably about 8 or 9” Mayhew said. “The family are obviously devastated, as are friends and acquaintances.

“The family have requested privacy at this stage, they are obviously going through a terrible time. It was totally unexpected. Jonah and his family arrived back from the United Kingdom last night and he suddenly died this morning.”

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/nov/18/jonah-lomu-dies-aged-40-according-to-reports

RIP

 

[akescpt]

Wow. RIP

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Very sad, RIP legend

 

[midnightcaller]

RIP

 

[oldBastard]

RIP

 

[The_Ogre]

Legendary!

RIP

 

[WaxLyrical]

RIP mate.

 

[Piesang]

No Hoax this time? Thats terrible.

 

[Bryn]

Tragic. Dying at 40 just ain't right. Especially for someone who was the pride of a nation.

 

[OMB]

RIP to a legend of rugby

 

[OrbitalDawn]

Rest in peace, big guy.

 

[Patrick_Hockstetter]

I saw him interviewed at the RWC. He seemed fine. sad.

 

[greg0205]

Oh no!

 

[Suspect99]

RIP

 

[SpiderMonkey]

NZ Rugby Union says All Blacks great Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " The New Zealand Rugby Union says All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu died early Wednesday in Auckland. He was 40.

Lomu, who played 63 tests for New Zealand, had recently visited Britain with his family during the Rugby World Cup.

Lomu scored 43 tries for the All Blacks before having to retire from the in 2002 because of Nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disease.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11547420

Cause of death yet to be revealed

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11547414

 

[Hemi300c]

Wow such a strong man.
Respect and RIP legend.
In 1995 he was the main concern and huge strats were put up to counteract him from running amuck in the RWC.

 

[Patrick_Hockstetter]

"For me, the important thing is to ask 'can you look in the mirror and say you've done everything to enjoy life?'." - Jonah Lomu.

 

[BandwidthAddict]

RIP. I know nothing about rugby but even I have heard about Jonah Lomu.

 

[SpiderMonkey]

NZ Rugby Union says All Blacks great Jonah Lomu dies aged 40

Not sure what happened to my last post so here goes again:

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) " The New Zealand Rugby Union says All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu died early Wednesday in Auckland. He was 40.

Lomu, who played 63 tests for New Zealand, had recently visited Britain with his family during the Rugby World Cup.

Lomu scored 43 tries for the All Blacks before having to retire from the in 2002 because of Nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disease.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11547420

Jonah Lomu's wife has spoken of the "devastating loss" she and her family have suffered with the death of the All Black legend.

Lomu died at home in Auckland surrounded by family last night. He was 40.

His wife, Nadene, issued a statement just before 3pm. "It is with great sadness that I must announce my dear husband Jonah Lomu died last night. As you can imagine this is a devastating loss for our family."

She asked for privacy for her family, especially her young children, during the "traumatic time".

Cause of death yet to be revealed

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11547414

 

[Vrotappel]

RIP