Lomu's death: social media reacts

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.
R.I.P @JONAHTALILOMU
Way too soon Big Man, all our love & prayers to all of yours x

— Martin Devlin (@DevlinRadioShow) November 18, 2015

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 ❤️❤️

— 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 😥 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 🙏🙏🙏

— 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 Lomu’s 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
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— Cory Jane (@CoryJane1080) November 18, 2015

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.
R.I.P @JONAHTALILOMU
Way too soon Big Man, all our love & prayers to all of yours x

— Martin Devlin (@DevlinRadioShow) November 18, 2015

All Lomu team on Jonah Lomu rugby is still the greatest rugby team of all time 🙏🏼

— 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 boys😂😢 #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 🙏🙏🙏

— 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