Rugby Legend and ALS Advocate Rob Burrow Passes at 41

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Rugby Legend and ALS Advocate Rob Burrow Passes at 41
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Rob Burrow, former rugby star and ALS campaigner, has died at age 41. Burrow, who played his entire career with Leeds Rhinos, was diagnosed with ALS in 2019 and became a prominent figure in raising awareness and funds for the disease. He helped raise nearly £20 million, including over £6 million for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds. Burrow's legacy includes his contributions to rugby and his courageous battle against ALS.

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