Rob Burrow’s wife Lindsey and their three children laid flowers outside Headingley Stadium after the rugby league legend’s death.
Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, died at the hospital Sunday.
It sparked an outpouring of emotion from the rugby league community and beyond, with flowers, shirts, flags and other items left in tribute outside Headingley.
And on Tuesday evening, Lindsey spent half an hour with the couple’s three children touring the scene and reading a message left for the former Leeds Rhinos ace.
Lindsey was seen fighting back tears with the children, who were still wearing their school uniform and laying down bouquets of flowers.
The family shared a warm hug before leaving, and Burrow’s two daughters were seen comforting their mother Lindsey.
It comes amid what has been an emotional week for the Burrow family following Rob’s death.
Just hours after Burrow’s death was announced, his family confirmed plans to begin building a £6 million Ministry of Defense care center to be named after him.
In his final message before his death, Burrows, 41, urged people to make the most of life.
In a special recording of the BBC’s Rob Burrow documentary, he said: “I hope that one day we will find a cure and live in a world without MND. By the time you watch this video, I will no longer be here. .
“I’m a lad from Yorkshire who has achieved his dream of playing rugby league.
“I hope it leaves a mark on the bottle. I want to show people living in the moment. I hope you find inspiration throughout the story.
“My final message is to fight bravely, whatever your personal battle is. Every day is precious. Don’t waste a single moment. Even in a world full of adversity, we should still be able to dream.
“Rob Burrows, keep going.”
Burrow spent 17 years with Leeds Rhinos and enjoyed his trophy-laden time as a professional.
Burrow has won eight Super League Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups during his illustrious career.
