ROB BURROW'S wife paid an emotional tribute to her late husband. And Lindsey Burrow said the rugby league great "made the world a better place". Former Leeds Rhinos and England star Burrow died aged 41 on June 2 following his brave battle with motor neurone disease .
He was diagnosed in 2019, two years after retiring from a 17-season rugby league career. Burrow's passing prompted a huge outpouring of grief from the sporting world and even led to a "heartfelt" message of support from Prince William. Now his widow has given her first TV interview since he died, speaking to the BBC about Burrow's legacy on World MND Awareness Day .
Lindsey said: "I couldn't put into words just how proud I am of Rob. I think he was just such an inspiration to so many people. "He was just such an inspiration to so many people.
He was the face of the MND community for so many people and gave so many people hope. "I think that the legacy that he leaves is just incredible and despite the grief, and despite the sadness, we have so much to be thankful for, for having Rob in our lives. "He made the world a better place to be.
"It was really overwhelming to see the support and the tributes and what really struck me was that it wasn't just from the Leeds Rhinos community it was from all walks of the rugby league community. "I think that's what Rob's done, he's brought a community together through the rugby, through MND and it doesn't matter which club he played for, it's just brought everyone together. "I.