'He taught us, 'in a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream'.'
Prince William awarded Rob Burrow his CBE for his services to rugby and for his work to raise awareness of motor neurone disease in January The Prince of Wales has lead the tributes to Rob Burrow after the rugby legend and MND campaigner passed away aged 41. Burrow’s death was announced on Sunday evening via a statement from his family and his former club Leeds Rhinos.
‘He was the little fella who made a massive impact on the pitch and an even bigger one off it,’ BBC Sport reporter Dan Walker said. ‘Rob Burrow taught us so much in the way he dealt with his MND diagnosis and inspired millions with his continued determination to help others, despite what he was going through himself. ‘He was a class act. Sending all my love to Lindsey and their kids, his sisters, his mum and dad and all those who will miss him so much. The fight goes on.’ ‘An inspiration.
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