Britain's Got Talent finalist Alex Mitchell paid tribute to Rob Burrow after his performance during Sunday night's live final.
Britain's Got Talent finalist Alex Mitchell paid tribute to Rob Burrow after his performance during Sunday night's live final.
The rugby player was diagnosed with the disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season league career. Burrow, a fan favourite, won eight Super League titles with Leeds but after being diagnosed with the illness, he dedicated himself to raising awareness and funds for the MND community.Heart-wrenching tributes have tonight poured in for the 'hero' who 'never allowed others to define what he could achieve'.
Inspirational former rugby star and motor neurone disease sufferer Rob tragically died at the age of 41, it was announced on Sunday nightHe added: 'To the family of Rob Burrow - he is a hero and I hope you know how much we love him here tonight, and for him advocating for disability rights is so important'
'He used every opportunity to raise awareness of the disease, speaking publicly, undertaking media interviews and opening his life up in two moving BBC documentaries My Year With MND and Rob Burrow: Living With MND.'A GoFundMe set up in his honour has reached an incredible £120,308 in donations - with the top being a generous £4,823.
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