Rob Burrow’s devoted wife Lindsey pays emotional tribute to ‘inspirational’ husband

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The family of Rob Burrow paid an emotional tribute to a “true inspiration” after the former England and Leeds Rhinos player died at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease. Burrow became a “beacon of hope” for the MND community as he raised millions of pounds alongside former teammate Kevin Sinfield following his diagnosis in 2019. open image in gallery Wife Lindsey cared for her husband Rob during his four-and-a-half year battle with MND Lindsey and Rob met when they were 15 and she stayed by his side even as her husband urged her to “find someone else” following his diagnosis, with her determination and devotion touching the hearts of the public. In a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream.” open image in gallery Burrow’s parents Irene and Geoff were at the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday and said he “wanted it to go on” and “will be watching” as work on the Rob Burrow Centre for MND got underway.