The former New Zealand winger died Wednesday of a heart attack just 40 years. First globalized icon rugby, he revolutionized his sport
In the land of rugby, the euphoria that prevailed since late October to win the World Cup has died Wednesday. For New Zealand, in 2015 will be less as the year of the third world title than that of the death of Jonah Lomu. The former All Black died in Auckland at the age of 40, from a heart attack. The announcement was made by Dr. John Mayhew. "It was totally unexpected, said the former All Black doctor. He and his family returned to him last night in Britain and died suddenly. "
Jonah Lomu was seriously ill for several years. Nephrotic syndrome (severe renal dysfunction) he was diagnosed in 1997 and forced him to retire in 2002, only 27 years. Following a kidney transplant in 2004, he had briefly resumed his career in Cardiff and in Marseille in third division. It was no more than a shadow of the player he was between 1995 and 1999. In 2011, his body rejected the transplant. His physical condition had so deteriorated. In recent months, he underwent six hours of dialysis three times a week. He accepted this challenge with philosophy and faith in the future. His goal, he said, was to "hold" until his two boys, and Brayley Dhyreille, have 21 years. They now have six and five.
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