Rugby Player

How Jonah Lomu Died, Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!

Jonah Lomu reached the not so modest age of 40 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous rugby player.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Considered one of rugby’s first international superstars, he recorded 215 points in 73 appearances on New Zealand’s national team.

He was married to Tanya Rutter from 1996-2000 and Fiona Lomu from 2003-2008. He was married to Nadene Quirk at the time of his death and was survived by two young sons.

How did Jonah Lomu die?

Jonah Lomu's death was caused by Cardiac Arrest.

Information about the death of Jonah Lomu
Cause of deathCardiac Arrest
Age of death40 years
ProfessionRugby Player
BirthdayMay 12, 1975
Death dateNovember 18, 2015
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Place of burialMangere, Auckland, New Zealand

Quotes

Each haka has its own interpretation, but you have to make sure you are in unison with your team-mates; the haka should be a proper war cry.

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I always say to people that you have never seen the best of me, and that’s what I mean – I’ve never been fully fit.

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Towards the end of 2003 it was hard to get through training – and the darkest point was when a doctor told me there was a possibility I could end up in a wheelchair.

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It’s a really exciting time to be involved in Welsh rugby.

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I was on dialysis for 18 months before the transplant, so it was important I tried to look ahead to days like my comeback this Saturday. You need those big goals to drive you on.

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