ROB Burrow's wife Lindsey has released a heartbreaking statement in the wake of his death. The former England rugby star, 41, passed away last week after a brave battle with motor neurone disease. 4 Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey has released a heartbreaking statement following his death Credit: PA 4 The former England rugby player died last week after falling ill Credit: Richard Walker 4 He is survived by his wife and daughters Maya and Macy (pictured), and son Jackson Credit: Rex 4 Burrow played his entire career with Leeds Rhinos and won every honour with the club Credit: Rex Burrow was diagnosed with the disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season rugby league career.
Leeds Rhinos announced his tragic death yesterday afternoon. Burrow's loved ones have now opened up about his passing, hailing him a "true inspiration". He is survived by Lindsey and their children Macy, Maya and Jackson.
A statement released by the Burrow family read: "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 that was on the rugby league field or during his battle with MND. "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 a half years meant so much to Rob. Most read in Rugby League FORGOTTEN VICTIMS F.
