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Geoff Burrow, MND Advocate and Rugby Legend's Father, Dies at 74

3/30/2026

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Geoff Burrow, father of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, died at age 74, Leeds Rhinos confirmed.
He campaigned to raise motor neurone disease (MND) awareness after Rob Burrow's 2019 diagnosis and 2024 death.
He raised millions for MND charities and helped establish the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds.
Tributes have poured in from the rugby community praising his legacy and impact on sport and the MND community.

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Geoff Burrow, father of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, died at age 74, Leeds Rhinos confirmed.
He campaigned to raise motor neurone disease (MND) awareness after Rob Burrow's 2019 diagnosis and 2024 death.
He raised millions for MND charities and helped establish the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds.
Tributes have poured in from the rugby community praising his legacy and impact on sport and the MND community.