Burrow married his childhood sweetheart Lindsey in 2006 and the couple had three youngsters collectively.
“He at all times says, ‘discover anyone else, you are still younger’,” Lindsey stated within the documentary, discussing the prospect of a future with out her husband. “There’ll by no means be anybody else. No-one can ever take Rob’s place.”
His mother and father, Geoff and Irene, would assist to feed Burrow.
Alongside taking care of youngsters Macy, Maya and Jackson and dealing as a physio within the NHS, Lindsey was successfully his major carer – her love shining by through the troublesome days since his prognosis.
“Sure, it’s unhappy, however it’s a story full of affection, hope and optimism,” she stated.
Burrow misplaced weight and couldn’t kick a ball together with his son or change a nappy, however he retained his spirit regardless of dropping his independence.
A bit of smile. A defiant thumbs-up. “My thoughts is so robust and optimistic,” he would say by way of a speech recognition device which used recorded samples of his voice.
He joined others together with former rugby union participant Doddie Weir and footballer Stephen Darby in elevating consciousness and was brutally trustworthy in regards to the results of the situation.
“I am a prisoner in my very own physique,” Burrow stated. “The lights are on, however no-one’s residence. I believe such as you, however my thoughts would not work proper. I am unable to transfer my physique.”