- Rob Burrow died on June 2 of last year, but almost died days before
- His wife Lindsey describes how 'he returned from the dead' at the end of May
- That allowed his family and Kevin Sinfield to say a final and emotional farewell
Rob Burrow 'returned from the dead' a few days before his eventual death last year, his wife Lindsey revealed.
Burrow died at 41 last June, five years after being diagnosed with motor neurons disease and only two years after calling time in a brilliant race.
A fans' favorite won eight Super League titles with Leeds in a 17 -year career.
After his diagnosis, he dedicated himself to raising awareness and funds for the MND community, receiving the support of his former Leeds teammate, Kevin Sinfield.
Now, in a moving interview with The sunHis wife Linsdey has opened on the family's trip during the five years since they first identified something wrong with their health.
She has a memory that will come out at the end of this month called 'Take Care: A Memoir of Love, Family and Never Give Up'.
Rob Burrow's wife, Lindsey, says “returned to life” a few days before his eventual death
The Rugby League icon died last year at the age of 41 years after its battle against motor neurons disease
Kevin Sinfield could say a last goodbye after Lázaro's syndrome
Burrow died on June 2, and Lindsey has told how Burrow died effectively and returned to life on May 30, giving them and Sinfield more precious moments to say goodbye.
“While I sat at the corner of the Rob Hospital room with Jackson, looking at Ghostbusters together in a small DVD player, my husband suddenly began to fight to breathe,” he said.
'Doctors and nurses rushed when their levels of oxygen and heart rate submerged. We expected to lose it, and a consultant advised us to say goodbye. I couldn't believe it.
'Except, being Rob Burrow, he meets again, giving us time to make special memories.
'Two blood analysis sets had been evaluated that doctors said Rob had gone through something called Lázaro syndrome.
'At first I did not understand it, but then, miraculous sounded. It occurs when blood circulation returns spontaneously after the heart stops beating. The blood tests told us that, just after lunchtime, Rob had basically returned from the dead.
That same night, Sinfield, who had raised more than £ 7 million for beneficial organizations of MND, said goodbye to say goodbye.
'In Ponderfields, Kev gave Rob's hug as he grabbed him gently. Under the gentle humor, Kev knew it was time to say goodbye when Rob began to seem exhausted.
'Kev leaned to kiss Rob on his wet forehead. “I love you friend,” he said. Then Kev turned slowly. I knew I would never see Rob again.