ROB Burrow’s wife has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the late rugby legend after his death.
In an emotional message, Lindsey said her husband was “simply the best”, after fighting a brave battle with motor neurone disease.
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In her statement, she wrote: “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.
“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.”
On Monday, the Rob Burrow Centre for MND at Seacroft Hospital was opened in a touching ceremony at Rob’s request.
His close friend and former team-mate Kevin Sinfield attended the occasion with Rob’s parents Geoff and Irene Burrow, alongside sisters Joanne Hartshorn and Claire Burnett.
Mrs Burrow told reporters: “I said this is what Rob would want and I think he’d be proud that we all pulled ourselves together and got the strength to come, and we’re doing it for Lindsey and the kids.
“He’ll be looking down on us and he’ll be going ‘thumbs up’. We’re so proud to be here and it’s amazing what you can achieve.”
Mr Burrow added: “It’s amazing what a little man can achieve. You can achieve big things.
“As Rob says, in a world full of adversity you must dare to dream. We’re dreaming of when this opens.”
