Rob Burrow's wife pays tribute to 'hero' rugby player after his death aged 41
Rob Burrow's wife has paid tribute to her rugby player husband who died last week aged 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
In a moving tribute, his wife Lindsey said the former Leeds Rhinos player was "simply the best".
"Although we knew this day would arrive, I am somehow still feeling at a loss for words that our loving, kind, caring husband and father has departed," she said in a statement.
"I was incredibly proud and fortunate to call Rob my husband.
"I am unbelievably proud of the campaigning he's done to raise awareness and the millions of pounds that have been raised in his name for MND charities.
"I would like to thank the Rugby League community and everyone for their outpouring of love and support since Rob's diagnosis. I truly appreciate every message of support, and fundraising that has been done.
"My priority is to make Rob proud, and to bring our three children up as Rob would want and ensure their happiness and wellbeing.
"We will continue to keep Rob's legacy alive. We will continue to 'bang the drum' and do our best to try and help others.
"We take comfort from how much people's love and continued support meant to Rob through his most vulnerable times.
"He was simply the best."
Meanwhile, a ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of the Rob Burrow Centre for MND at Seacroft Hospital went ahead as planned on Monday at Burrow's request, with his family saying he "would be looking down and smiling".
Burrow's close friend and former team-mate Kevin Sinfield attended the ceremony, along with Burrow's parents Geoff and Irene Burrow, and his sisters Joanne Hartshorn and Claire Burnett.
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