A rugby player and teacher at Waterford Valley High School in St. John's has died suddenly.

Danny King taught physical education and nutrition at the school on Topsail Road. He also played with the Swilers Rugby Club in St. John's.

We Lost a Legend today. He was the epitomy of the Swilers Club and we are all going to miss him. <a href="https://t.co/lwsRbcqy3V">pic.twitter.com/lwsRbcqy3V</a> —@swilersrugby

Students at Waterford Valley High School were notified Monday of his death. A crisis support team has been at the school providing counselling for students and staff.

"The entire district offers our support and condolences to the family and friends of Mr. King; they are certainly in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time," said Ken Morrissey with the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District in an email.

We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of our PE teacher Danny King. He was a great teacher, colleague, mentor and friend to so many. —@WarriorsWvh

There is no word on the cause of death.