Rob Burrow’s proud tribute to wife Lindsey in latest social media post after death announced

Former rugby player and disability campaigner Rob Burrow paid proud tribute to his wife in his final social media post before his sad death. It has been announced that the former Leeds Rhinos star has died aged 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease this evening (Sunday 2 June).

Burrow, who retired from the game in 2017, was diagnosed with MND in 2019 and has raised millions with former teammate Kevin Sinfield to raise awareness of the disease. Rob’s last social media post was about his wife Lindsey as he shared his pride in her success as a published author.

A message on his account on May 7 says: “I am delighted to share the news that my wife Lindsey Burrow’s book: Take Care is now available for pre-order http://linktr.ee/takecarebook. I hope Lindsey’s book will inspire people to be more like her. What a world @PenguinUKBooks @centurybooksuk would be.

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He leaves behind his wife Lindsey and their children Macy, Maya and Jackson. His family released a heartbreaking tribute, confirming his death on the Leeds Rhinos website.

It reads: “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 it was on the rugby field or during his battle with MND (motor neurone disease) He never let others define what he could achieve and believed in his own capacity to do more.

“The outpouring of love and support that Rob and the entire Burrow family have received over the past four and a half years has meant so much to Rob. In particular, the rugby league family and the MND community rallied around Rob to inspire him, thank you. for your support.

“For those who have known Rob throughout his life, his determination and spirit in the face of mnd over the past four and a half years has come as no surprise. Rob never accepted that he couldn’t do something, he just found his own way to do it better than anyone else, He will continue to inspire us all every day, in a world full of adversity, we must we dare to dream.

The MND Association also paid tribute to Rob. They wrote: “It is with great sadness that the MND Association has learned of the death of our Patron Rob Burrow CBE, four and a half years after his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease. Our thoughts today are with Rob’s wife Lindsey and Macy’s children Maya. and Jackson, family and friends and the rugby community.

“Rob, who played at number 7 for Leeds Rhinos, lived with this brutal disease in the public eye after choosing to announce his diagnosis shortly before Christmas 2019. He used every opportunity to raise awareness of the disease, speaking publicly, doing media interviews and opening up about his life in two moving BBC documentaries, My Year With MND and Rob Burrow: Living With MND.

“He remained a consistent and passionate advocate for people with MND – he became the first person to use a communication aid to read a bedtime story on CBeebies. And he joined the United To End MND coalition, which successfully lobbied for a £50 million government investment in targeted MND research Doing so much, he inspired the support of many.

“Over the Challenge Cup final weekend in October 2020, fans and supporters donated £70,000 to the MND Association. Just two months later, Rob’s former captain, Kevin Sinfield CBE, took on the first of four incredible challenges, raising over £7. millions for MND charities, including the MND Association, Rob and Kev’s friendship made headlines around the world. bravery.

“Rob’s contribution to rugby league and awareness of MND was recognized in the 2021 New Year’s Honors List when he was made an MBE and in the same year Rob accepted the role of patron of the MND Association. Rob was subsequently awarded a CBE in the New Year 2024. The year’s honors list is a testament to the power people hold for Rob that support in his name has never wavered.

“The MND Association is incredibly grateful to Rob and his family for helping to raise awareness of MND and funds for the Association by sharing the details of their journey and inspiring so many people in the MND community and the general public. “