FORMER Leeds Rhinos rugby star Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41, the team announced.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend," the club wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Rob has always been a true inspiration throughout his life whether that was on the rugby league field or during his battle with motor neurone disease. He never allowed others to define what he could achieve and believed in his own ability to do more.
"The outpouring of love and support that Rob and the whole Burrow family have received over the last four and half years meant so much to Rob. In particular, the rugby league family and the MND community have rallied around Rob to inspire him, thank you for your support.
"For those who knew Rob throughout his life, his determination and spirit in the face of MND over the last four and half years came as no surprise.
"Rob never accepted that he couldn't do something, he just found his own way of doing it better than anyone else. He will continue to inspire us all every day. In a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream," the club continued.
Burrow passed away peacefully at Pinderfield's Hospital near his home surrounded by his loving family after becoming ill earlier this week.
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The small but mighty rugby icon played his entire career with Leeds Rhinos and won every honour with the club as part of their golden generation.
He won eight Super League titles in an illustrious playing career while also representing England and Great Britain internationally.
Internationally, Burrow - who was awarded a CBE in January 2023 - was capped 15 times by England and played five Tests for Great Britain.
Former Leeds Rhinos rugby star Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41.
The Prince of Wales paid tribute to Burrow describing him as a “legend of Rugby League” who had a “huge heart”.
William added: “He taught us, ‘in a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream’.”
Burrows' former rugby team released a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter regarding the legend's death.
Former England rugby star Rob Burrow has died at the age of 41 after his battle with motor neurone disease.
Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season rugby league career.
He passed away peacefully at Pinderfield's Hospital near his home surrounded by his loving family after becoming ill earlier this week.