Prince William and Kevin Sinfield are leading tributes to 'inspirational' rugby hero Rob Burrow after his death aged 41.
Prince William and Kevin Sinfield are leading tributes to 'inspirational' rugby hero Rob Burrow after his death aged 41. Burrow spent his entire rugby league career with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles.He retired in 2017 and two years later it was revealed Burrow had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease .He raised millions to help build a new care centre for MND patients alongside former team-mate Kevin Sinfield.
He was just 37 and had three children under the age of eight with wife Lindsey when he made the announcement on December 19, 2019 that he had MND.A statement on Leeds Rhinos' official website read: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend. "Rob has always been a true inspiration throughout his life whether that was on the rugby league field or during his battle with MND .
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