Lindsey and Rob Burrow overcame some of the most heartbreaking challenges a couple could face together. Having met when they were teenagers, they supported each other through life's milestones and it was no different when Rob received his life-shattering diagnosis of motor neurone disease . Devoted Lindsey cared for the Rugby League champion up until his tragic death, with Rob previously saying he couldn't have been without her.
His former club, Leeds Rhinos, confirmed on Sunday that Burrow had passed away at the age of 41 . He was diagnosed with MND in late 2019, two years after he had retired from playing rugby league with Leeds, who he won eight Super League Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups with. His story touched the nation as he and teammate and best friend Kevin Sinfield were determined to raise awareness of the condition, raising £15million for MND charities.
And his wife Lindsey has been by his side every step of the way, from his early career to becoming his 'superhero' carer. They met when they were just 15, with Lindsey falling for Rob, who was 5ft 4ins, even though her dad told her to marry someone tall. They had many happy years together, having been married for 18, and had three children - Macy, 11, Maya, eight, and Jackson, four.
Speaking to the BBC, the mum-of-three said: "There was never going to be anyone else I was going to marry. I knew it from the start. He treated me like a princess.
It was love at first sight. It can be .
