Honoring Rob Burrow: A Final Goodbye
People who knew and loved Rob Burrow came together at a funeral reception to say their final goodbyes to the star rugby player.
A Remarkable Career Cut Short
Rob Burrow, the celebrated star of the Leeds Rhinos and England Rugby League, passed away on June 2 after a long battle with motor neurone disease (MND). He was only 41 years old. Earlier in the month, hundreds stood in line to pay their respects to the Rugby League icon.
Celebrating His Life and Achievements
Leeds Civic Hall held a civil reception to honor Rob’s life and achievements. Rob’s family and about 180 others attended the event organized by Abigail Marshall Katung, the Lord Mayor of Leeds. The guest list included former teammate Jamie Jones-Buchanan, MND Association CEO Tanya Curry, and Leeds City Council leader James Lewis.
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