“ROB WAS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE — NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE HIS PLACE” LINDSEY BURROW’S HEARTBREAKING WORDS TWO YEARS AFTER LOSING HER HUSBAND

ThanhThuy
October 16, 2026

“ROB WAS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE — NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE HIS PLACE” LINDSEY BURROW’S HEARTBREAKING WORDS TWO YEARS AFTER LOSING HER HUSBAND

Two years after rugby legend Rob Burrow died following his battle with motor neurone disease, his wife Lindsey has opened up about the moments when grief catches her off guard — and the three children who give her strength to keep moving forward.

For Lindsey Burrow, grief does not always arrive on anniversaries or special occasions. Sometimes, it comes unexpectedly in the middle of an ordinary day.

A song playing in the car can bring back memories of her husband. Watching other fathers standing beside their children at football can remind her of the moments Rob should still be sharing with their son.

Rob died in June 2024, aged 41, after a battle with motor neurone disease (MND). His death left Lindsey and their three children — Macy, Maya and Jackson — facing a future they had never imagined.

Yet Lindsey is determined to honour a promise she made to her husband: to keep living life to the full.

“NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE HIS PLACE”

In an interview published in October 2026, Lindsey spoke candidly about the depth of her love for Rob and the possibility of finding love again.

Her answer was heartfelt and direct.

“Rob was the love of my life. No one will ever take his place.”

The couple had been together since their teenage years and were married for 17 years. Through family life, Rob’s sporting career and the devastating reality of his diagnosis, they built a relationship that remained central to both of them.

Lindsey has expressed gratitude for the years they shared, even while acknowledging how painful it is to continue without the man she loved.

For her, moving forward does not mean leaving Rob behind. It means finding a way to carry his memory into the next chapter of her life.

WHEN THE SMALLEST MOMENTS BRING THE GRIEF BACK

One of the hardest parts of losing someone you love is that everyday life continues — often without warning you when a memory will hurt.

For Lindsey, a familiar song while driving can suddenly bring the sadness rushing back.

Other moments are just as painful. Seeing fathers at football with their children reminds her of the experiences Rob should still be sharing with their son, Jackson.

These ordinary moments can make the absence feel overwhelming all over again. A song, a familiar place or a family activity can bring back memories of the life they once shared.

Lindsey has been honest that there are good days and bad days. Her determination to keep going does not mean she no longer misses Rob. It means learning to live with the loss while continuing to make room for happiness.

THREE CHILDREN KEEPING THEIR DAD’S MEMORY ALIVE

Through the hardest moments, Macy, Maya and Jackson have been a source of strength for their mother.

Lindsey says the family talks about Rob every day. They also keep memory jars at home, filled with reminders of their time together, which the children revisit to remember special moments with their dad.

Rather than making his memory something they discuss only on significant dates, the family continues to include him in everyday life.

Lindsey says her children have helped her more than they will ever know. Their resilience has helped her through difficult days, while giving her a powerful reason to keep building a happy and meaningful life for them.

“They’re the reason I wake up with a smile in the morning,” she said.

Her words capture the delicate balance of grief and hope: the pain of knowing Rob is no longer physically there, alongside the love and purpose she continues to find in raising their children.

A FATHER WHO WANTED TO MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT

Rob was celebrated for his achievements with Leeds Rhinos, but Lindsey has also spoken about the devoted father behind the sporting legend.

He treasured the simple parts of family life — playing football in the garden, reading bedtime stories and spending time with his children.

After being diagnosed with MND in December 2019, Rob continued trying to make memories with his family while raising awareness of the disease.

His determination helped bring national attention to MND and inspired widespread fundraising and support for research and care.

For Lindsey, preserving his legacy means more than remembering his sporting achievements. It means keeping alive the values he showed at home: courage, positivity and a deep love for his family.

KEEPING A PROMISE TO ROB

Before his death, Lindsey made Rob a promise that she would continue living life to the full.

She remains determined to honour it.

That does not mean pretending the pain has vanished or forcing herself to be positive every day. It means finding ways to experience joy alongside grief, helping the children grow and continuing to create memories even though Rob is no longer physically there to share them.

Lindsey has also continued to support efforts to raise awareness of MND, a cause that mattered deeply to Rob. The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds, which opened in 2025, stands as part of the lasting legacy of his campaigning.

Two years on, Lindsey is not leaving Rob behind. She is carrying his memory with her as she continues to build a life for herself and their children.

Rob Burrow’s legacy lives on not only through rugby and the fight against MND, but through the family who loved him and continues to speak his name every day.

His place in Lindsey’s heart remains unchanged — and the promise to keep living fully is one way she continues to honour the man she will always love.