TRIBUTES are pouring in following the death of new Widnes Vikings signing Kato Ottio, the Papua New Guinea World Cup rugby league star.
Absolutely gutted to hear that Kato Ottio passes away this morning. RIP big man. Was a pleasure knowing you. ππ₯
β Cameron Phelps (@phelpsy6) January 8, 2018
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bloody hell... rip kato ottio, such a shame, it would have been an amazing time to have you at widnes, my thoughts go out to his family π’β€οΈ
β emilyβ€οΈπΉ (@emilyashalll) January 8, 2018
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Devastating news about Kato Ottio, taken too young. Definitely hits home how precious life is. Thoughts are with all his family and friends, RIP.
β Tyrone McCarthy (@TykeMc) January 8, 2018
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Shocked and saddened by the news of Kato Ottio. Was no doubt gonna be a promising player in super league after he played in the World Cup. #RIP
β Mikey Thompson (@rugbyaddict88) January 8, 2018
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BREAKING NEWS : Β KUMUL CENTRE KATO OTTIO PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING. Β RIP CHAMP. pic.twitter.com/O53VbiZStp
β Skerah (@skerah) January 8, 2018
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Might go down and get Kato Ottio's name and number on the back of my shirt. It's not much, not going to make his family feel better but it's all I can really do as a fan.
β Laura πΉ (@JustLaurahhh) January 8, 2018
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Heard nothing but good things about Kato Ottio, Widnes had some player on there hands, so tragic that hes passed away at just 23, absolutely awful #RIP #rugbyleague
β Briggsy90 (@briggsySRD90) January 8, 2018
Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of #KatoOttio. Such a sad loss at just 23. A new signing dying just days before he was due to fly to England to join up with the squad. It could only happen to Widnes! #RIPKato
β Phil Whitby (@phil_whitby) January 8, 2018
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Tragic News To Hear about Kato Ottio Thoughts are With His Family and Friends R.I.P Kato # Widnes Vikings
β James Michael Burke (@JimbotheViking) January 8, 2018
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Deepest condolences go out to the family of Kato Ottio after the former Canberra Raiders winger died aged 23. Awful news to wake up to. Thoughts with everyone at PNG, Canberra and Widnes. #NRL
β Caden Helmers (@cadenhelmers) January 8, 2018
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Tragic news. RIP Kato Ottio. Had the potential to be a Widnes legend that lad. Taken far too soon
β Gareth Whitfield (@gazwhit15) January 8, 2018
Shocked to hear the passing of a big talent Kato Ottio. Thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends. #MelanesianFamily #RugbyLeagueFamily https://t.co/sxVyw0oGS7
β Ashton Sims (@ashtonsims26) January 8, 2018
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Absolutely devastated to hear the passing of my Kumul brother Kato Ottio. He was one of most humble and kind hearted people I have ever known. Lau kudougu ai bonoho hanaimu. Forever in my heart. Love you brother Rest In Peace. I will miss you Katzy Mero β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/lWSOoPGiMM
β David Mead (@davidmead411) January 8, 2018
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feeling sad
β PNG Kumuls (@PNGKumulsRL) January 8, 2018
Kato Ottio So young, with such a promising future. #RIPKato
β Steve Till (@steve_till) January 8, 2018
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Devastated to wake to the news the Leaping Lion has been taken from us...Kato Ottio was a beautiful energetic big hearted PNG man whom those who coached and played with him can say we were privilege to do so.. Devastating RIP my man.
β Klinton Hoare (@KlintonHoare) January 8, 2018
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We are extremely shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of Kumul #269 Kato Ottio. PNGRFL statement: https://t.co/2oNkReWvpo #PNG #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/Yz1OvFMWKM
β PNG Kumuls (@PNGKumulsRL) January 8, 2018
I called 20-odd of his games so I know how much @MountiesRLFC and @RaidersCanberra fans loved watching Kato Ottio play and listening to our call. He would have been a legitimate star at @WidnesRL.
β Curtis Woodward-Sharp (@woodward_curtis) January 8, 2018
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A true sad moment in PNG Rugby π .. Just 23 years old with a lot of years to burn and was just about to make in-roads in the Super League!! Ah brother Kato Ottio, too early! Deepest condolences to the Ottio family! This is real tragic and devastating!! #Kumul269 RIEP brother π
β Peter Harricknen (@pharric) January 8, 2018
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RIP Kato Ottio, great young player with mega potential. #Vikings π
β BenHurst. (@MrHursty90) January 8, 2018
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Awful news about the passing of Kato Ottio. So sad. Thoughts and prayers with his friends and family and everyone at @WidnesRL and @PNGKumulsRL #RIPKato
β Phil Seymour π (@announcerphil) January 8, 2018
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Sad news about Kato Ottio. Rest In Peace.
β Joshua Charnley (@Joshuacharnley) January 8, 2018
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23 year old Kumul Center Kato Ottio passed away at 2 am this morning at Pacific Int Hospital in Port Moresby #PNG. #RIPKato #NRL #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/KyZujXDMFz
β MARTYN NAMORONG (@MartynNamorong) January 8, 2018
So heartbroken to hear about the shock death of Kato Ottio. pic.twitter.com/Zr3d0umK6l
β Nou Vada (@nouvada) January 8, 2018
R.I.P Didnt know him in person but always crossed paths on the footy field at the end of the day we are one big rugby family! Condolences to friends and family https://t.co/ap02qgzNaa
β Sitaleki Akauola (@Moala7Akauola) January 8, 2018
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The thoughts of everyone at Hull FC are with the family and friends of @WidnesRL player Kato Ottio
β Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) January 8, 2018
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Kato Ottio at this sad time from all at Warrington Wolves #rlfamily
β Warrington Wolves (@wolvesrl) January 8, 2018
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