Russell Crowe pays tribute to tragic cricketer
Hollywood actor RUSSELL CROWE has paid tribute to tragic Australian cricketer PHIL HUGHES following his death on Thursday (27Nov14).
The 25-year-old sports star passed away at a hospital in Sydney two days after suffering a serious head injury during a match, and his death has sparked an outpouring of grief among cricket fans across the world.
Crowe, who lives in Australia and owns a Sydney ruby club, admitted the news had hit him hard, writing in a post on Twitter.com, "Just heard. In shock. My deep condolences to the family of Phillip Hughes."
One Direction singer Harry Styles was also among those who paid tribute to Hughes, adding, "Heard the news about Phil Hughes. Thinking of you brother. All the love."
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus writes, "Heavy heart for my friends in Australia. Thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Phillip Hughes." Other tributes have come in from stars including model/actor Tyson Beckford, former cricketer Shane Warne, and actors Kevin Connolly and Teresa Palmer.