Rugby league star Rob Burrow has bared all and shown an honest and hard-hitting insight into his life living with motor neurone disease in his new documentary. Viewers have hailed Rob as an 'inspiration' and said they became very emotional while watching the documentary.
Rob Burrow: Living With MND shows the sportsman and his family bravely dealing with day-to-day life with the condition with Rob revealing he is a 'prisoner in his own body'. MND is a rare condition which affects the brain and nerves and prevents signals from the brain reaching the muscles. Many fans took to Twitter to praise Rob for his bravery and called the documentary a "heartbreaking" watch.
One said: "The #RobBurrow Story is possibly the saddest and most inspirational story I've seen on the TV." another added: "Absolutely amazing cried from start to finish, you are truly amazing Rob Burrow. Your family are beautiful people I have the upmost respect for all of you."