Rob Burrow former Leeds scrum-half, dies at 41, years after Motor Neurone Disease Battle

Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41, Leeds Rhinos have announced.
Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a stellar 17-season rugby league career.
His former club has announced his death today. The Burrow family released a statement paying tribute to him, which was also shared on the Leeds Rhinos website and it reads, "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend.
After being diagnosed with the illness, he dedicated himself to raising awareness and funds for the MND community with the support of close friend and former Leeds team-mate Kevin Sinfield.
He won eight Super League titles, two Challenge Cup trophies and three World Club Challenges in an illustrious playing spell with Leeds, while he also represented England and Great Britain internationally.
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[@suenettleton2286]

You will always be remembered the legacy you have left behind is phoniminal You will be in our hearts forever ♥ ❤ 💔

[@medardug]

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[@samuelguest8413]

what a guy-mentally and physically strong-then robbed by cruel illness! still strong though -and what a wife and best friend-thats where he was lucky!you wont be forgotten in a hurry rob xx

[@medardug]

He has been the best, the strongest simply the best like how the wife would call him. May he rest well 🙏

[@drmedardhealingtouch]

So saddening to learn about his death 😢

[@medardug]

May he rest well