This has totally knocked the stuffing out of me today. I came home after a quality weekend away and I just feel so upset now. Was easily one of my favourite players and he just seemed such a genuine fella, down to earth and a true nice guy.
Devastated right now, constant lump in my throat, grew up through my childhood and early teens with him in our side and he really was a sporting hero of mine.
EDIT: Obviously my thoughts are with the kids and wife, can't imagine how on earth they must feel right now.