New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu dies aged 40
- 8 years ago
New Zealand rugby union legend Jonah Lomu has passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning in Auckland, aged 40.
Former All Blacks team doctor John Mayhew confirmed to New Zealand TV station 3News: "On behalf of the Lomu family, I can confirm that Jonah Lomu died this morning, most probably about 8 or 9 this morning."
Lomu fought kidney disorders since the end of 1995, after being diagnosed with nephritic syndrome, which cut short his 63 test All Blacks career.
He received a kidney transplant in 2004.
It is unknown what caused his death.
Described as a "freight train in ballet shoes," Lomu was an effective winger for the All Blacks, scoring 37 tries in 63 appearances, standing as the 5th highest try scorer for New Zealand.
Former All Blacks team doctor John Mayhew confirmed to New Zealand TV station 3News: "On behalf of the Lomu family, I can confirm that Jonah Lomu died this morning, most probably about 8 or 9 this morning."
Lomu fought kidney disorders since the end of 1995, after being diagnosed with nephritic syndrome, which cut short his 63 test All Blacks career.
He received a kidney transplant in 2004.
It is unknown what caused his death.
Described as a "freight train in ballet shoes," Lomu was an effective winger for the All Blacks, scoring 37 tries in 63 appearances, standing as the 5th highest try scorer for New Zealand.