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Widow's tribute to Rob Burrow: 'He urged me to find love'
31 Jan
Summary
- Rob Burrow's widow, Lindsey, insists dating is not on her agenda.
- Rob Burrow, diagnosed with MND, died aged 41 in June 2024.
- Their family created memories, including a film night and painted fingerprints.
Lindsey Burrows, the widow of former rugby league star Rob Burrow, has shared that her late husband urged her to find love again before his death in June 2024. Rob Burrow tragically passed away at the age of 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
Despite Rob's wishes, Lindsey, now a single mother to their three children, stated that finding a new relationship is "not on my agenda." Her priority remains their children: Macy, 14, Maya, 10, and Jackson, seven.
Rob, who won eight Super League titles with Leeds, was diagnosed with MND in December 2019. Throughout his illness, he maintained a positive outlook and recorded messages for his family, including urging Lindsey not to spend her life alone.
The couple, childhood sweethearts, focused on creating lasting memories in Rob's final months. These included a family film night watching 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and painting his fingers to add his fingerprints to a memory book.
Rob Burrow's life and legacy have been recognized with significant fundraising efforts, including the construction of the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds. He was also awarded a CBE for his contributions to fighting the disease.
Prince William presented Rob with his CBE and later opened the MND centre. He also provided the foreword for Lindsey's memoir, 'Take Care,' acknowledging her strength and resilience in caring for Rob during his five-year battle with MND.
