Tributes to Rob Burrow

Prince William, Kevin Sinfield and Leeds Rhinos have paid tribute to Rob Burrow.

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00:00 Tributes have been paid to Leeds rugby legend Rob Burrow following his death at the age

00:06 of 41.

00:07 In a statement, Leeds Rhinos said he had always been a true inspiration throughout his life,

00:13 whether that was on the rugby league field or during his battle with motor neurone disease.

00:17 He never allowed others to define what he could achieve and believed in his own ability

00:22 to do more.

00:23 The Prince of Wales said he had a huge heart and that he taught us in a world full of adversity

00:28 we must dare to dream.

00:31 In a joint statement issued by Leeds City Council, the Lord Mayor, Council Leader and

00:35 Chief Executive said he was a hero to so many, both on and off the rugby field.

00:40 Rob's former team mate and fellow MND campaigner and fundraiser Kevin Sinfield said the world

00:46 had lost a great man and that Rob had been a beacon of hope and inspiration since his

00:51 diagnosis.

00:53 passed away peacefully at Pinderfield's hospital, surrounded by his family.