Rob Burrow RIP

JillwithaJay
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edited June 2 in Congratulations, Good Wishes & Kind Thoughts #1

Sad to read that inspirational Rugby League star, Rob Burrow has passed away after a long and courageous battle with motor neurone disease.  Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

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  • mickysf
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    edited June 2 #3

    So sad to hear this, both Rob and his family have been inspirational throughout his life and illness. 

  • Bakers2
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    edited June 2 #4

    I watched an uncle suffer with this horrendous disease, he died 39 years ago.

    RIP Rob Burrows you did so much to raise awareness and funds for research.

    His devoted family will now face new challenges and I am thinking of them all. 

  • Freddy55
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    edited June 2 #5

    Yes, I was very saddened to hear this news. Such a cruel disease that he faced with outstanding courage. A word for Kevin Sinfield who stood by him, a true friend.

    RIP Rob.

  • Wherenext
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    edited June 2 #6

    Moulesy is spot on with his post.

    I've been very taken with the bond that Rob and Kevin reached. Kevin seemed to live the disease with Rob. It's been extremely touching yet fully understandable when viewed from their background, both class wise and professional sports teammates.

    A brave fight well fought with a lot of dignity. 

  • richardandros
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    edited June 3 #7

    Moulesy - not inappropriate at all.  I agree with everything you have said. I think Rob and Kevin - have in the last few years - reminded us all of where our priorities should lie - in so many ways. Rob showed that true grit - right up to the end.  He may have been small - but he was one of this country's great men. R.I.P

     

  • Extugger
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    edited June 3 #8

    Moulsey - we have not always agreed with each other, in particular, our codes in rugby! However, your comments above are absolutely, one hundred percent, correct. Well said.

    Rob Burrow was an iconic man, both on and off the field. He, together with his friend Kevin Sinfield, have done more to raise awareness of MND and I believe, also raised in excess of £15m for research into this dreadful disease. As someone who has lost a loved one to MND, I have nothing but respect for Rob, Kevin and also Doddy Weir.

    Another very sad day.

  • Extugger
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    edited June 3 #9

    And a very tough watch on BBC tonight.

    There certainly was Only One Rob Burrow.

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