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Published 00:46 18 Nov 2015 GMT
Updated 13:43 18 Nov 2015 GMT
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Lomu, who will go down as one of the greatest to ever play the game, had a kidney transplant in 2004 after battling nephrotic syndrome for many years.
"On behalf of the Lomu family, I can confirm that Jonah Lomu died this morning, most probably about 8 or 9 this morning," Mayhew said. "The family are obviously devastated, as are friends and acquaintances.
"The family have requested privacy at this stage, they are obviously going through a terrible time. It was totally unexpected. Jonah and his family arrived back from the United Kingdom last night and he suddenly died this morning."
The iconic winger, who played in 63 Tests for New Zealand after making his debut in 1994, had been in the UK for the 2015 Rugby World Cup where he was a spokesman for Heineken throughout the tournament before returning home this week.
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