Rob Burrow death updates — Former Leeds Rhinos rugby star dead at 41 after battling disease as tributes flood in
FORMER Leeds Rhinos rugby star Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41, his family confirmed Sunday evening.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend,” the Burrows family wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Rob has always been a true inspiration throughout his life whether that was on the rugby league field or during his battle with 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. 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.
“Rob never accepted that he couldn’t do something, he just found his own way of doing it better than anyone else. He will continue to inspire us all every day. In a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream,” Burrows family continued.
Burrow passed away peacefully at Pinderfield’s Hospital near his home surrounded by his loving family after becoming ill earlier this week.
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