Russell Crowe 'in shock' after Philip Hughes' death

Actor Russell Crowe was shocked when he heard about the death of Phillip Hughes

Sydney, Nov 28 Actor Russell Crowe has paid tribute to Australian cricketer Philip Hughes, who died after suffering a serious injury while playing.

Hughes passed away at a hospital here 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.

The "Gladiator" star, who lives here and owns a Sydney rugby club, has said on his official Twitter page that he was shocked upon hearing of Hughes' death.

One Direction singer Harry Styles, singer Billy Ray Cyrus, actor and model Tyson Beckford, former cricketer Shane Warne, and actors Kevin Connolly and Teresa Palmer, were among others who paid tribute to Phil Hughes.

Here is Russell Crowe’s tweet where he expressed his shock at the tragic news

Just heard. In shock. My deep condolences to the family of Phillip Hughes.

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 27, 2014