Viewers have been left in tears by the heartbreaking opening words Rob Burrow declared in a documentary that aired after his death. The rugby league star died on Sunday at the age of 41 having been diagnosed with MND two years after his retirement from the sport in 2019. As tributes poured in following his death, fans have been left heartbroken over a BBC documentary which aired on Monday night.
In the special programme, titled There’s Only One Rob Burrow, the Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner began: ‘I hope one day we find a cure and live in a world free of MND. ‘By the time that you watch this I will no longer be here. ‘I am just a lad from Yorkshire who got to live out his dream of playing rugby league.
’ At the end of the documentary, Rob added: ‘As a father of three young children I would never want any family to have to go through what my family have since my diagnosis. ‘I hope I have left a mark on the disease. I hope it shows to live in the moment.
‘I hope you find inspiration from the whole story. ‘My final message to you is whatever your personal battle be brave and face it. ‘Every single day is precious.
Don’t waste a moment. ‘In a world full of adversity we must still dare to dream. ‘Rob Burrow, over and out.
’ Viewers have been left in bits at the ‘poignant’ words, with X user Kate writing: ‘”By the time you watch this I will no longer be here” what an absolute killer of an opener. If you plan on catching it on iplayer, br.
