Rob Burrow CBE has died

[Jackreacherstrousers]

Just posted on the Motor Neuron Disease Association news page.

"It is with great sadness that the MND Association has learnt of the death of our patron Rob Burrow CBE, four and half years after his diagnosis of motor neurone disease.

Our thoughts today are with Rob’s wife Lindsey, children Macy, Maya and Jackson, family and friends and the rugby community."

Such a brave man who has undoubtedly raised awareness of this awful disease. RIP Rob 😢

Sad to see this. His family have been so brave and Kevin Sinfield has worked so hard with him for awareness.

Huge condolences to his family, he was much loved and did tremendous work gaining support in the fight against this horrible disease.

Such incredibly sad news.

Heartbreaking for his family who loved and cared for him so very much.

Such a cruel disease.

Very sad news his family are lovely and he came across as such a nice guy

How very, very sad. Such a courageous man.
Rest in peace Rob 🙏

Really sad news, what a force he was

That's sad news. Thoughts with the family and friends

It was only Thursday or Friday he was on the local news getting a gold blue Peter badge.
Thoughts with his family and friends
RIP Rob

Terribly sad. MND is such a cruel condition x

So incredibly sad. RIP Rob.
A horribly cruel illness.

So sad he was an absolute legend on and off the pitch. He was truly one of a kind. Thoughts are with his lovely family. RIP Robbie

Very brave man. RIP. Condolences to his family and friends.

Should have been knighted along with his mate Kev

RIP Rob.
MND is a cruel, cruel illness - thoughts with Rob's family, and thoughts of those who have passed away due to MND.

So sad. My DF had MND and died nearly 26 years ago. Such a cruel disease and still no cure or effective treatments.

So very sad...
My lovely brother in law died of MND... He never got to see ds2 grow up. They would have been firm friends...😢 😢 😢 😢

Such incredible courage and love and dignity shown by Rob & his family . .So many people"s wishes will be with his family from now on .

Really sad to hear this. Such a brave man. Thoughts are with his lovely family. RIP Rob

Absolutely heartbreaking, condolences to his family. RIP Rob.

he was incredible as was his family. Also thoughts for Kevin and other rugby players/coaches etc that knew him.

His openness meant I understand a little more about MND though I’m not a rugby fan.

So sad to see this news - what a courageous and inspiring man he was, and what an immense contribution he made.

So sad. 41 is far far too young.

There needs to be some sort of research into why so many rugby players are getting MND and whether there's any correlation.

And I'm a rugby fan.

Having had the pleasure of watching him at his prime (and as a Saints fan cursing his talent many times) it has really hit me hard.

his legacy on and off the pitch will live on for a long time and rightly so.

His daughter goes to my children’s school and they have done so much fundraising for him over these last few years. It breaks my heart to hear of this news. He was an amazing person. And his family are inspirational. Sending much love to them all at this time xxxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️