Rob Burrow: Leeds Rhinos announce death of rugby league star

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Former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, has died at the age of 41.

Burrow, who was 41, had lived with motor neurone disease for nearly five years after being diagnosed in late 2019.

Burrow's death was announced by Leeds Rhinos, who called their former player "a true inspiration throughout his life whether that was on the rugby league field or during his battle with MND". Burrow was given the award for relentless fundraising and raising awareness of MND while battling the illness himself.

 

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