Tributes pouring in for Leeds Rhinos Legend Rob Burrow
He has passed away at the age of 41.
Last updated 3rd Jun 2024
Rob Burrow's been remembered as a "legend of rugby league" following his death at the age of 41.
The former Leeds Rhinos and England player had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019.
He then went on to raise millions of pounds towards awareness of the condition.
Prince William is one of the people paying tribute today to Rob.
His best friend and former team mate Kevin Sinfield says he will continue to be inspired by Rob every single day.
Together with Rob they raised millions of pounds to research MND.
Well hundreds of people gathered at Headingley last night to lay flowers, shirts and remember Rob. Players from the Rhinos team also went to pay tribute.
Burrow spearheaded a £6.8 million appeal for Leeds Hospitals Charity, where he received care, for a state-of-the-art care centre for people living with motor neurone disease.
Leeds Rhinos said work today (03/06/2024) to begin building the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease will "go ahead as planned at Rob's request", adding it was a tribute to his "incredible work".
Leeds Hospitals Charity said Burrow was "an inspiration, not only to the people of Yorkshire, but the entire nation, and across the world", adding that he spread joy with his "infectious smile and unwavering sense of humour".
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