Rugby legend Rob Burrow dies at 41 after five-year battle with MND
ok.co.ukRob Burrow has died at the age of 41 after his heroic fight against the degenerative neurological condition Motor Neurone Disease.
His former team Leeds Rhinos shared a heartfelt statement: "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 (motor neurone disease).
He never allowed others to define what he could achieve and believed in his own ability to do more.The outpouring of love and support that rob and the whole burrow family have received over the last four and half years meant so much to Rob." They added: "In particular, the rugby league family and the mnd community have rallied around rob to inspire him, thank you for your support.
For those who knew Rob throughout his life, his determination and spirit in the face of mnd over the last four and half years came as no surprise.
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