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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

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

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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.

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