Tributes have poured out for the rugby legend Jonah Lomu who died at his Auckland home surrounded by family and friends last night.
Everyone from celebrities, fellow rugby players, and politicians have hit social media to express their condolences and support for Lomu in the past hour.
As if the world could get any sadder right now, it has.
— Martin Devlin (@DevlinRadioShow) November 18, 2015
R.I.P @JONAHTALILOMU
Way too soon Big Man, all our love & prayers to all of yours x
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jonah Lomu. A legend of the sport who will never be forgotten. #RIPJonah #AllBlacks
— AIG Rugby (@AIGRugby) November 18, 2015
Shocked, thoughts are with the Lomu family right now β€οΈβ€οΈ
— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) November 18, 2015
Rip Jonah...You inspired a generation of rugby players around the world. Thank you for so much ! @JONAHTALILOMU #greatman #legend
— Thierry Dusautoir (@TitiDusautoir) November 18, 2015
RIP Jonah Lomu. Feared by all, LOVED by ALL. To play against and with you was a huge honour. You put Rugby on the global stage. Prayers
— Tim Horan (@TimHoran12) 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
A rugby legend has passed. Auckland and the nation mourn the loss of a great NZer #JonahLomu
— Len Brown (@mayorlenbrown) November 18, 2015
I can't believe the legend Jonah has passed away! So so sad π₯ An inspiration & hero to everyone ever involved in rugby #RIPJONAH #JonahLomu
— Mike Brown (@mikebrown_15) November 18, 2015
Our thoughts are with the @JONAHTALILOMU family tonight. A very special person. @AllBlacks
— Sean Fitzpatrick (@SFitzpatrick92) November 18, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers going out to the Lomu Family πππ
— keven_mealamu (@kevenmealamu) 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
Deeply saddened to hear of Jonah Lomuβs unexpected passing this morning. The thoughts of the entire country are with his family.
— John Key (@RtHon_JohnKey) November 18, 2015
Was in mexico yesterday and people were speaking about @JONAHTALILOMU .. You made rugby what it Is today Jonah... Love to you n the family
— Israel Akuhata Dagg (@izzy_dagg) November 18, 2015
Growing up in Gizzy I barely knew rugby at all, but I knew @JONAHTALILOMU... Big love to your whanau xx
— Daisy Dagg (@aitken_daisy) November 18, 2015
1994 I was 11years old & saw my hero play for the All Blacks..A legend of the game & someone I wanted to be.#Jonah_Lomu#Can_Be_Only_One
— Cory Jane (@CoryJane1080) November 18, 2015
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Just found out the legend Jonah Lomu has passed away, extremely sad news for Rugby world wide #RIPLomu #Legend&Hero pic.twitter.com/cfn6kLKwAx
— Michael Channing (@chandog4) November 18, 2015
As if the world could get any sadder right now, it has.
— Martin Devlin (@DevlinRadioShow) November 18, 2015
R.I.P @JONAHTALILOMU
Way too soon Big Man, all our love & prayers to all of yours x
All Lomu team on Jonah Lomu rugby is still the greatest rugby team of all time ππΌ
— Ben Matulino (@BenMatulino) November 18, 2015
What sad sad news about Jonah Lomu taken way too young, rest in peace... A true rugby legend #RIPJonah
— Sharron Davies MBE (@sharrond62) November 18, 2015
Rest easy Jonah Lomu. Your contribution not only to rugby but to the best video game in our childhood will always be remembered! #JonahLomu
— SIX60 (@SIX60) November 18, 2015
Will never forget my 1st @WGTN_LIONS camp in 2003 @JONAHTALILOMU rocking up in his F150 with $500 worth of Burger King 4the boysππ’ #RIPLomu
— Neemia Tialata (@NeemiaTialata) November 18, 2015
Jonah Lomu R.I.P. 18/11/15. Thoughts & prayers to you and your family... #greatallblack #betterman
— George Gregan (@GeorgeGregan) November 18, 2015
Our thoughts are with the @JONAHTALILOMU family tonight. A very special person. @AllBlacks
— Sean Fitzpatrick (@SFitzpatrick92) November 18, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers going out to the Lomu Family πππ
— keven_mealamu (@kevenmealamu) 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
Very sad news about Jonah Lomu passing away. He was a giant in sports, a giant in real life and such a lovely guy. A gentle giant.
— Jemaine Clement (@AJemaineClement) November 18, 2015