Rob Burrow, who raised awareness after his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, has died
In a statement released a short while ago, a spokesperson for Leeds Rhinos said: “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 motor neurone disease. He never allowed others to define what he could achieve and believed in his own ability to do more.
Dan said: "He was the little fella who made a massive impact on the pitch and an even bigger one off it. Our thoughts are with Rob’s wife Lindsey and his children, his family and friends, and everyone who knew him.Rob was a 'consistent and passionate advocate' for MND In a statement, the association said Burrow “lived with this brutal disease in the public eye after choosing to announce his diagnosis shortly before Christmas 2019. 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.
“The MND Association is incredibly grateful to Rob and his family for helping to raise awareness of MND, and funds for the Association, by sharing the details of their journey and by inspiring so many people both within the MND community and the wider public.”Former England international Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease.
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