BREAKING: All Blacks Rugby Legend Jonah Lomu Has Died, Aged 40
New Zealand All Blacks rugby legend, Jonah Lomu has passed away at the age of 40.
The unexpected news is set to send shockwaves throughout the rugby world.
Lomu is considered one of the all-time greats of the game, earning 63 caps for the All Blacks and is one of the Rugby World Cup all-time top try scorers with 15 tries.
He was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame on the 9th October 2007.
It is believed his passing is related to his ongoing battle with a rare kidney disease, however details are still emerging. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, loved ones and all his fans across the globe.
#BREAKING: All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has passed away at the age of 40. More details to come. https://t.co/LedRKUesup
— 7 News Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) November 18, 2015
Tributes have begun flowing in, with high-profile rugby identities and celebrities paying their respects:
I am so, so devastated to hear of the passing away of @JONAHTALILOMU The greatest superstar and just a fabulous human being. Deeply saddened
— Jonny Wilkinson (@JonnyWilkinson) November 18, 2015
I still can't believe the sad news. Love & thoughts go out to Jonahs family #RIPJonah
— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) November 18, 2015
NZR CEO Steve Tew: "We're all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu….
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 18, 2015
Our thoughts go out to Jonah Lomu's family, @AllBlacks, and the Rugby community. A legend of the game. #RipJonah pic.twitter.com/kiflMkpEjh
— Qantas Wallabies (@qantaswallabies) November 18, 2015
Say it isn't so!!@JONAHTALILOMU was & always will be the greatest winger of all time!!
Rest well mate!!
— Drew Mitchell (@drew_mitchell) November 18, 2015
Jonah Lomu has died. So young. Can't believe it.
— jim jefferies (@jimjefferies) November 18, 2015
Vale. The most extraordinary player I ever saw.
JONAH LOMU, Dead at 40
https://t.co/gXBQvmMiSD via @smh— Peter FitzSimons (@Peter_Fitz) November 18, 2015
The one and only Jonah Lomu R.I.P.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) November 18, 2015
RIP Jonah Lomu. One of my idols growing up. Sending prayers to your friends and family. Rest in peace uce ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5Hck4m9pYR
— Beau Ryan (@therealbeauryan) November 18, 2015
Reflect on the legend’s stellar career below:
More to come.