Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in December 2019. He bravely battled the disease for about four and a half years before passing away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 41, at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, United Kingdom
. During his illness, he and his family publicly shared their journey to raise awareness and funds for MND research, raising over £15 million alongside former teammate Kevin Sinfield
. Rob Burrow's final message emphasized living in the moment and facing personal battles with bravery
