Former rugby league star and MND (motor neurone illness) campaigner Rob Burrow has handed away. An official assertion launched by Leeds Rhinos Rugby Membership stated: “It’s with nice disappointment that the membership can affirm that former participant Rob Burrow CBE has handed away on the age of 41.
“Rob impressed the entire nation together with his courageous battle in opposition to motor neurone illness since his analysis in December 2019. He handed away peacefully at Pinderfield Hospital close to his residence surrounded by his loving household after falling ailing earlier this week.
“Burrow performed his whole profession with Leeds Rhinos and gained each honour attainable as a part of the membership's golden technology. A tough-working and devoted participant, his fearless performances made him one of many Rhinos' most revered gamers.
© Getty“On behalf of the Burrow household, we want to thank the employees at Pindersfield Hospital for his or her compassion and look after Rob in his remaining days.
“It is just becoming that, as a tribute to the unbelievable work Rob has finished, the inspiration stone laying of the brand new Rob Burrow Centre for MND at Seacroft Hospital on Monday will happen as deliberate, at Rob's request. At the moment, we’d ask that everybody respects the Burrow household's privateness.”
© GettyThe assertion additionally stated that any well-wisher pays tribute by visiting the South Stand of the Headingley Stadium, the place the gates will likely be open for guests from Sunday night.
Following the announcement, tributes poured in for the rugby legend, who was identified with motor neurone illness in 2019. He’s survived by his beloved spouse Lindsay and their three youngsters.
© GettyLabour chief Keir Starmer wrote: “Extraordinarily unhappy information. Rob has left an unbelievable legacy in his work to boost consciousness and advocate for individuals affected by motor neurone illness. My ideas are together with his household and pals at this tough time.”
BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent wrote, “The smallest participant on the sphere. However a large of a person. There's just one Rob Burrow.”
© GettyIn the meantime, the MND Affiliation shared: “We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the dying of our patron Rob Burrow CBE. Since his MND analysis in 2019, Rob has performed a significant position in elevating consciousness and funds to help our work. We will likely be ceaselessly grateful to him. Our ideas are with Rob's household, pals and followers.”
