Leeds Rhinos players past and present, fans, royalty and celebrities have paid tribute to the ‘forever number 7’ player who has changed lives and will continue to save lives with his heroic charitable efforts. Rob’s best friend and former captain Kevin Sinfield , who has supported Rob since his motor neurone disease diagnosis nearly five years ago, said Rob was “the toughest and bravest man I have ever met”. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
Kevin shared his love and thoughts with Rob’s wife Lindsey, his children and to his parents Geoff and Irene. He said: “Today was the day that I hoped would never come. The world has lost a great man and a wonderful friend to so so many.
You fought so bravely until the end and became a beacon of hope and inspiration, not only for the MND community but for all those who saw and heard your story.” Kevin helped Rob raise almost £15 million for MND research and support. Today (Jun 3) also marks the day when the first spade hits the soil at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds - which Rob wanted to continue no matter what.
Advertisement Advertisement Kevin added: “The last four and a half years you showed the world what living and loving looked like and this was always done with the biggest smile on your face. I wil.
