Rob's wife Lindsey and their three children Macy, Maya and Jackson joined well-wishers outside the stadium in Yorkshire, which was the home of his team Leeds Rhinos.
This is the heartbreaking moment Rob Burrow's widow and his children lay flowers at Headingley in memory of the Rugby League star following his death.
Lindsey released a statement on Monday, in which she said her family was 'deeply saddened by the loss of our devoted husband and father' but remains 'incredibly proud' of Rob and vowed to continue to keep his 'legacy alive'. Read MoreBREAKING NEWS Rob Burrow's last message to the world: Inspirational rugby star and MND sufferer urges people 'don't waste a moment' in emotional video he recorded before he passed away, then ends smiling 'Rob Burrow over and out' He told the PA news agency: 'I was working on a sports exhibition and he come in with a school.
'He was world class, so quick, powerful, strong, elusive, brave, courageous on so many occasions on the rugby league field, and inspired so many people, they loved him.' Lindsey breaks down in tears as she reads messages which have been left by fans since Rob's death was announced on Sunday. He said: 'I had to come down today. I used to work here in the back room staff so I'd seen Rob come through the academy system.'I just thought it was massively important to come down today.'He said: 'Rob really epitomised Leeds, the spirit that he showed, the compassion, the kindness and his will to win.
Jamie Jones-Buchanan attended Headingley Stadium on Monday to pay his respects to his former teammate Rob Burrow, who died at the age of 41 Two years after his retirement in 2017, Burrow revealed his MND diagnosis and began fundraising and campaigning to raise awareness of the disease and to improve care and research.
Kevin said: 'Today was the day that I hoped would never come. The world has lost a great man and a wonderful friend to so so many. You fought so bravely until the end and became a beacon of hope and inspiration, not only for the MND community but for all those who saw and heard your story. Rob with his wife Lindsey, children Macy, Maya and Jackson and best friend Kevin Sinfield last year at the The Rob Burrow Marathon in Leeds last month
The MND Association, a charity for which Rob and Kevin raised millions of pounds following his diagnosis, also paid tribute. 'Rob's contribution to rugby league and awareness of MND were recognised in the 2021 New Year's Honours List when he was made an CBE and that same year Rob accepted the role of patron of the MND Association. Rob was subsequently awarded a CBE in the 2024 New Year's Honours list.
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