Rob Burrows has died. RIP

An awful disease with no treatment or cure. RIP.

Work has started on the Rob Burrows Centre for NMD in Leeds today, a great memorial to Rob and his friends who raised funds, and good that Rob lived longer than expected to see it all come to fruition. So so sad though. How brave he was right up to the very end even telling his wife, his childhood sweetheart and carer to find someone else. She has said impossible. R I P Rob. God bless.

RIP. MND is a terrible disease. Let us hope research into genetic solutions will prove useful.

RIP, the peace which passeth all understand

So sad but what amazing family and friends he has. He has left a wonderful legacy to be carried on by others, such an inspiration.

I wept when I heard this news.

Such a brave man and always smiling and his wife so loyal and caring.

So sorry for him and all the family. RIP Rob.

My late DH and I were huge RL fans although we followed a different team. I've seen him play so many times he was a whirlwind on the pitch and woe betide any opponent who underestimated him because of his size. He was a giant on the field and in the adversity of his years of illness. I've followed his progress in the last few years via RL websites and various TV programmes and the news is so sad. His wife Lindsey deserves a medal for caring for him and their children and was only ever seen with a smile on her face, such a very strong woman, my heart goes out to her.

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He was a great example to us all.
His poor younger kids being so young may find it difficult in the future to remember their dad.
I used to live near to a family whose father, husband also had the terrible disease. When he passed away I felt I would like to start a fund to help the condition so to hear that now a hospital will be built to help sufferers is so wonderful to know.

Saw him play many times and wondered at his speed, agility and intelligence on the field. “ He can get where water can’t “ was a fitting mantra to accompany his game. He was a lovely man and will never be forgotten inside and beyond the rugby league family. God bless you , Rob.

My brother has it. We are devastated too. It’s a horrible disease. His poor family.

Can women suffer from MND? I have not heard of any cases locally or nationally.

There is a Rob Burrows MND rose from Harkness Roses. Like Rob it is beautiful and will raise funds for MND.

Women can have MND, but it's less common than in men, I think.
My friend Mavis died of it. She survived only two years from diagnosis to death.