Lomu, who scored 43 tries in 73 matches for New Zealand somewhere around 1994 and 2002, had been determined to have an uncommon and genuine kidney condition.
It constrained him to stop the amusement and he had a kidney transplant in 2004, however the organ quit working in 2011.
He is made due by his wife Nadene and two children.
"Jonah was a legend of our amusement and adored by his numerous fans both here and around the globe," said New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew.
"We're lost for words and our sincere sensitivities go out to Jonah's crew."
Lomu made his Test debut in 1994 against France in Christchurch.
In spite of never winning the World Cup, he is the joint top attempt scorer in its history - nearby South Africa wing Bryan Habana - with 15 tries in 11 amusements amid the 1995 and 1999 competitions.
