Rob Burrow says 'every day is precious' in posthumous message
BBC Breakfast fans were left in tears before 7am on Saturday morning as they watched a tribute honouring Rob Burrow. The former Leeds Rhinos star, who played for 17 years at the rugby club, died earlier this week from motor neurone disease.
The 41-year-old spent the last four and a half years being cared for by his wife after he was diagnosed in 2019. Rob appeared on the BBC in a final documentary, There’s Only One Rob Burrow.
Viewers who tuned into BBC Breakfast couldn't help but react to the emotional tribute. One person said online: " @BBCBreakfast what a lovely tribute to Rob Burrows I’ve just watched, very emotional, what a talent he was and what great friends and family he had especially Kevin Sinfield, RIP Rob."
A second person said on X: " In tears watching @BBCBreakfast Rob Burrows segment. Hugely emotional yet so inspiring. What a warrior Rob was. Kevin Sinfield a legend of a man and another hero. A horrible disease but hopefully Robs legacy will help provide a cure in time."
A third also typed: "Being in bits before 7am on a Saturday morning wasn't on my agenda but what a fabulous documentary about Rob Burrow on @BBCBreakfast what an amazing man and an incredible support system that surrounded him #bbcbreakfast."
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During the last few years, Rob campaigned with his former team-mate Kevin Sinfield to raise awareness for motor neuron disease (MND). They raised more than £15 million for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
The documentrary shared Burrow's final message and urged: " In a world full of adversity, we must still dare to dream." He was informed in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with the condition.
He also said during the tribute: “I hope that one day we find a cure and live in a world free of MND. By the time that you watch this, I will no longer be here. I’m just a lad from Yorkshire who got to live out his dream of playing rugby league.
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“As a father of three young children, I would never want any family to have to go through what my family and children have, since my diagnosis. I hope I have left a mark on the disease. I hope it shows to ‘live in the moment’.”
He ended his speech with the words: “I hope you find inspiration from the whole story. My final message to you is: whatever your personal battle, be brave and face it. Every single day is precious. Don’t waste a moment. In a world full of adversity, we must still dare to dream. Rob Burrow, over and out.”
BBC Breakfast airs daily at 6:30am.
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