Rob Burrow: Tributes after Leeds Rhinos and MND campaigner dies aged 41
The former Leeds Rhinos rugby league star was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019The Price of Wales and former captain and best friend Kevin Sinfield are among those honouring the father-of-threeThe announcement of Burrow's death has had a big impact on people this morning, with many national papers carrying the news on their front pages.At Headingley Stadium, a steady stream of people have been arriving to pay their respects to Rob Burrow, whose death was announced yesterday.
"Rob transcended sport and through the media he was able to get his message out of love, of altruism and benevolence."A champion on and off the field, the determination, courage and humility of Rob Burrow guaranteed a legacy that stretches way beyond the sport he loved. "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."Last night and this morning, we've seen hundreds of people pay their respects to Rob Burrow at Headingley Stadium.
"You will continue to inspire me every single day. I have lost a dear friend and I will never forget the special times we shared both on and off the pitch. I would always say that you were pound for pound the toughest player I ever played alongside, however since your diagnosis, you were the toughest and bravest man I have ever met."The last four-and-a-half years you showed the world what living and loving looked like and this was always done with the biggest smile on your face.
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