Statement on behalf of Leeds City Council

The next is a joint assertion by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, the Chief of Leeds Metropolis Council Chief, Councillor James Lewis, and chief government Tom Riordan, on the passing of Rob Burrow CBE:

“We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Rob Burrow – a freeman of our metropolis, and a hero to so many each on and off the rugby subject.

Rob’s performances for Leeds Rhinos alongside English and Nice British rugby league had already secured his legendary standing as one of many sport’s true greats, earlier than he confronted the hardest of battles towards Motor Neurone Illness (MND) with large braveness, bravery and dignity.

His campaigning to boost consciousness of MND, and to boost tens of millions to fund a specialist Motor Neurone Illness Care Centre in our metropolis, has been really inspirational, main 1000’s to affix him, his household and buddy Kevin Sinfield on their journey by collaborating within the Rob Burrow Marathon to boost tens of millions for charity.

Rob’s achievements transcend sport and the town of Leeds. His personal phrases ‘in a world stuffed with adversity, we should dare to dream’ already adorn a mural within the metropolis centre, and over the approaching weeks we are going to discover a becoming method to make sure Rob’s legacy and achievements stay on in Leeds.

For now, our ideas are with Rob’s spouse Lindsey and his youngsters, his household and pals, and everybody who knew him.”