elvis15 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/jonah-lomu-dead-aged-40-report Quote Former All Blacks Doctor John Mayhew confirmed to ONE News that Lomu has passed away. He wouldn’t comment any further – only that the family has asked for privacy. Lomu earned 63 caps after debuting as a schoolboy in 1993, against France. He scored 37 tries. In 1995 he was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a serious kidney disorder. Details of when and how he passed away are still emerging. Lomu, widely recognised as among the five greatest players of all time, was married three times and was living with his third wide Nadine Qirk, whom he wedded in 2012. More to come. Big shock, as although we know he'd had his health problems there hadn't been any reports of any concerns recently. Thoughts with him and his family. EDIT: video available at this similar story. http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/jonah-lomu-dies-aged-40-2015111813#axzz3rnV9MFUN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Wow. Thoughts go out to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleShield Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 RIP Jonah. Changed the game of rugby in his short career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 He had a kidney transplant in 2004 and has undergone dialysis regularly since then. He and his family were returning from a vacation in Dubai when he passed apparently it was completely unexpected and without warning. Far too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Wow, a tragic loss. Such an incredible player, & by all accounts, human being. Stunned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Am.Ironman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 One of the greatest athletes to ever grace a field of any kind. A physical specimen that displayed a deadly combination of strength, power, speed, and agility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 11 hours ago, I.Am.Ironman said: One of the greatest athletes to ever grace a field of any kind. A physical specimen that displayed a deadly combination of strength, power, speed, and agility. He had some holes in his game defensively that other teams tried to exploit, but man, when he had the ball he was a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Was shocked to hear it this morning. Way too young. Easily one of the all time greats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Final Haka for Jonah Lomu.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrI_GW9DAfI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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