Posted on 06/03/2024 4:22:37 AM PDT by RandFan
Last night, Leeds Rhinos said it was with "deep sadness" they announced his death aged 41.
Burrow played rugby league for the Rhinos before his diagnosis with motor neurone disease in 2019.
Since then, he campaigned for more research into MND, with millions of pounds raised towards a new Rob Burrow Centre in Leeds, to care for those living with the disease.
His former teammate and friend Kevin Sinfield, who had spearheaded fundraising efforts by completing mammoth challenges, has led tributes.
"You will continue to inspire me every single day," he said.
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There is no treatment or cure. It's wicked and truly the worst.
Absolutely tragic it is.
Rob has found peace 🙏 and he raised millions.
Condolences to family and friends of Rob Burrow.
ALS you will know it as, then.
Truly terrible
Sounds like a horrible affliction.
Thanks. Lou Gehrig’s disease.
It’s rare (ALS) but I think must be the worst
“(ALS) but I think must be the worst”
Absolutely!
So sad. There’s a marathon named after him in Great Britain that raises money to support research into this disease.
He was only 5’5” tall
Here is his most famous try (rugby league equivalent of a touchdown) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EfrRs2m8Ec
and if you feel like watching a longer selection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuLATMGao4g
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