William and Kate lead tributes to Rob Burrow after he dies aged 41

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have tonight led touching tributes to inspirational former rugby star and motor neurone disease sufferer Rob Burrow who has died aged 41.

The official X account of Prince William and Princess Kate posted a touching message and expressed their condolences to the brave legend's family.'He taught us,"in a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream". Catherine and I send our love to Lindsey, Jackson, Maya and Macy.' It was signed off with a W for William.

Prince William, Prince of Wales met Rob Burrow in January to congratulate him for raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease A statement on behalf of his family said he continues to 'inspire us all every day,' adding that 'in a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream.' Paying tribute today. the MND Association said: 'Our thoughts today are with Rob's wife Lindsey, children Macy, Maya and Jackson, family and friends and the rugby community.

The team fundraiser paid tribute to the 'fearless and respected' player who was a 'tough competitor on the field' and 'gave his all for the team'. They concluded the touching tribute by saying: 'He will continue to inspire us all every day. In a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream.'Kevin Sinfield holds his BBC Special Award alongside Rob Burrow during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2022Piers Morgan called it 'incredibly sad news' as he posted in tributeThe Leeds Rhinos expressed their 'deep sadness' at the news for their brave former team mate.

The team's touching tribute tonight said: 'Rob inspired the entire country with his brave battle against Motor Neurone Disease since his diagnosis in December 2019. He passed away peacefully at Pinderfield's Hospital near his home surrounded by his loving family after becoming ill earlier this week.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid tribute: 'Rob was an inspiration to everyone who met him or who heard his incredible story. I was honoured to spend some time with him last year. The MND Association's statement read: 'In doing so much, he inspired support from so many. On the weekend of the Challenge Cup Final in October 2020, fans and supporters donated an incredible £70,000 to the MND Association.

'It is testament to the strength of feeling people have for Rob that the support in his name has never wavered. In total he made 492 appearances for the club, placing him in fifth in the club's all-time list of career appearances.

 

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