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RIP 5 torturous years of MND

Condolences to Rob's family and friends.....a true warrior in one of the hardest sports. RIP Rob Burrow.

"Spot on mate Also no man ever was more deserving of a knighthood than Kevin Subfield True warrior, great man"

What's the tribute to him last night. I was choked up from start of finish. RIP to a great man with a great family and great friends who died of a horrible disease.

His acceleratiion from a standing start and finding gaps was ludicrous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuLATMGao4g

There's only one Rob Burrows on BBC now. Fairly choking up watching this.

"Rob Burrow was a lovely guy. Has helped raise awareness to a new level and clearly has family and friends who meant the world to him. Very sad to watch his demise but I think his legacy will most defintely live on. RIP Rob, you've done your family/friends/sport and charty proud."

"The option should be there, properly legislated. I get that it's very complicated especially where there are issues such as power of attorney and making sure the affected person is actually able to express or confirm their wishes properly. But, you can put a fucking animal out of it's misery and suffering, yet not another human."

The option should be there for those suffering great pain and/or dismal quality of life Should be able to be done at home with a medical professional and not require flying off to Switzerland Those opposing from a religious point of view can fuck off Especially when presumably they admit its their God causing this suffering. The cսnt

"COYI That is one argument in an extremely difficult dilemma. But on balance I think it's the wrong argument. For one thing, there are effective ways of providing end-of-life care and comfort to people with terminal diseases. And second, someone with a terminal diagnosis is still able to live a satisfying life despite the condition. But it's still a very difficult situation and both sides of the argument have things in their favour."

Terminal diseases like this and late stage cancer are why I have always supported euthanasia. Surely it is better to be put out of your misery and suffering early when there is no hope for recovery.

RIP Truly horrible disease.

"wd40 - Go fuck yourself you little Moyes fan boy cսnt. Why would you compare someone fighting an illness to someone fighting to keep a roof over his family, pay the bills and put food on the table. As said, they are both big battles in their own right."

You wouldn’t wish that 5 years on anyone but it has meant the work he & his mate Kevin Sinfield have done to raise the profile of MND has been immense Hopefully that research funding can end this horrible disease. Hopefully the work of the AFL player & coach Neale Daniher in Australia can continue that fund raising

"wd40 I know where you're coming from, but if possible it's better not to judge. Nobody knows what kind of mental agony someone else may be going through that may lead them towards suicide. Call it stress, call it fear or whatever, it's often just as real as a more tangible illness that you can see or physically feel. The MND charity is excellent and offers some high quality support to those with MND at whatever stage it's at, as well as for their families. It can last just 18-24 months or it can be five years from diagnosis, or even up to 10 years or more. Thankfully, hospice care is outstanding these days and can greatly relieve the dying process."

One of the saddest and the The most sad but brave life story's ever Him and all his family should be well proud how they conducted themselves. Puts into context every so call stressed related bullshit line was thinking of suicide bollocks you hear everyday from people - fuck you all.

"Manuel, it's not just the knowing, it's the way you'll die. MND is nasty, nasty."

"To suffer for 5 long years knowing you are going to die anyway just don't seem right somehow, very brave fella. RIP."

Makes you realise most of us have no problems really. Big bollocks to go through that - some form of euthanasia should be approved (for those that want to go down that path)

Great player and a truly horrible condition. He kept making the best of it which is something else. RIP

Awful disease. A really decent bloke and so young to have this inflicted on him. RiP

"One of my favourite nfl players Steve McMichael has suffered with that since 2021, it's very sad seeing what it's done to him"

"One of my favourite nfl players Steve McMichael has suffered with that since 2021, it's very sad seeing what it's done to him"

"Horrible disease, known as Lou Gehrig disease in America. RIP Rob Burrow"

Great shame. The best I can muster is...RIP.

So sad. Hope they find a cure for this brutal disease. Thoughts with his friends and family.