Tributes have poured in for the late Rugby League legend Rob Burrow after his sad passing was announced last night. People like Kevin Sinfield were quick to share their heartfelt sorrow over the news which followed his battle with motor neurone disease (MND). Confirming his death, Kevin said in a statement posted to the Leeds Rhinos page: “Today was the day that I hoped would never come.
“The world has lost a great man and a wonderful friend to 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. “My love and thoughts go to your beautiful family, Lindsey, Macy, Maya and Jackson, to your parents Geoff and Irene, sisters Joanne and Claire and your wider family and friends.
“You will continue to inspire me every single day. I have lost a dear friend and will never forget the special times we shared both on and off the pitch. I would always say that you were pundits for pound the toughest player I ever played alongside, however, since your diagnosis, you were the toughest and bravest man I have ever met.
“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 will miss you my little mate. All my love, Kev.
X” RIP the great Rob Burrow We had the privilege of giving and his wife Lindsey awards last yr An incredible man and a truly incredible family My heart g.
