ROB Burrow’s heartbreaking final words to his family have been revealed in an emotional video.
In the heart-wrenching footage, the former rugby star wished for a “world free of MND”, before he died after a brave battle with the neurological condition.
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“I want to live in a world free of MND,” said Burrow.
“By the time you watch this I will no longer be here.
“I’m just a lad from Yorkshire who got to live out his dream of playing rugby league.”
His pre-recorded final words to his family, were aired on the BBC One special programme There’s Only One Rob Burrow this evening.
Burrow spoke about receiving his diagnosis and said: “My family told me I was slurring my speech a bit but I didn’t take notice or believe them.”
Meanwhile, devastated widow Lindsey said: “I remember that moment being told it’s not good news.
“Asking how long and them saying two years. Rob said thank god it’s me and not the kids. That’s all he was bothered about.”
Inspirational Burrow described himself as “a fighter” in his message and said: “I’ll certainly be swinging, I’m not going to give in, not until my last breath.
“I’m a prisoner in my own body, that’s the way MND gets you.
“I think I would’ve broken down if it was me but Lindsey has this unwavering patience.”
The rugby legend also recalled childhood memories of playing the sport.
“The guys always seemed to be a lot lot bigger than me. It inspired me to be more determined.”
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