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Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis has paid tribute to the late Rob Burrow in an emotional post.
The actor, best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the wizarding franchise, wrote the world is ‘a little less bright, a little less optimistic’ without the rugby player.
It was announced on Sunday that the rugby league star passed away ‘peacefully’ aged 41 at hospital, five years after being diagnosed with the neurological condition MND.
Matthew was a close friend of Rob and even voiced the audiobook version of Burrow’s autobiography, Too Many Reasons To Live in 2021.
Taking to Twitter, Matthew wrote: ‘Took a couple of days to think about what to say about Rob. I think everyone knows by now the kind of man he was. The talent. The courage. The kindness.
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis paid a heartfelt tribute to his close friend Rob Burrow as he took to Twitter on Tuesday a few days after the rugby player’s passing
It was announced on Sunday that the rugby league star passed away ‘peacefully’ aged 41 at hospital, five years after being diagnosed with the neurological condition MND
‘I grew up watching him play as a boy. Got lucky enough to be his friend. And had the pleasure to spend time with him and his beautiful family. Knowing him was one of the greatest privileges of my life.’
Discussing the opportunity to be involved with his memoir he added: ‘Voicing his autobiography, the most undeserved of honours.
‘A world without Rob is a little less bright, a little less optimistic. But his legacy will be as great as he was.
‘The Rob Burrow Centre for MND will be built. And it will be the beginning of the end for this disease. Please consider donating below. Overcoming adversity, forevermore. Love you man x’
Matthew’s family and friends also sent their sympathies as they replied to the heartfelt post.
They wrote: ‘Incredible words Matt so sad for Rob’s family and Kev, you must be devastated as well and you’re all in my thoughts;’
‘Lovely words Matthew and sorry for the loss of such a legendary friend;’ ‘I’m currently listening to you narrating his book. It’s still so hard to take in. May he rest in eternal peace. Hugs;’
Meanwhile Cat Deeley broke down in tears as she watched a tribute video dedicated to Rob on This Morning on Tuesday.
The actor, best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the wizarding franchise, wrote the world is ‘a little less bright, a little less optimistic’ without the rugby player
Matthew was a close friend of Rob and even voiced the audiobook version of Burrow’s autobiography, Too Many Reasons To Live in 2021
Matthews family and friends also sent their sympathies as they replied to the heartfelt post
The TV presenter and her co-host Ben Shephard were joined by Agony aunt Deidre to speak about grief following the tragic news of Rob’s passing.
Cat told This Morning viewers: ‘Just a quick word about our phone in. Yesterday, we spoke about the devastating news that former English rugby league player Rob Burrow passed away peacefully over the weekend aged 41 with a battle with motor neurone disease.’
Ben said: ‘Last night his family released a very touching message from Rob, recorded before he passed away, let’s take a look.’
After the heartbreaking video was played, Cat broke down and began to cry as she barely control her upset and tried to fight back her tears.
Offering his co star some support Ben asked: ‘Are you alright?’
Cat sadly shook her head and said: ‘No, I told you I watched it this morning.’
With her voice cracking with emotion, Cat tried to read her next lines on the autocue and carry on the show.
Cat Deeley broke down in tears as she watched emotional tribute video dedicated to rugby star Rob Burrow on This Morning on Tuesday
He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season rugby league career (pictured with his friend Kevin Sinfield)
Filling with her tears, she said: ‘Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we’ll ever go through, which is why Deirdre is here to help manage your grief today.’
Rob sadly passed away after a brave battle with motor neurone disease, Leeds Rhinos announced.
He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season rugby league career.
Rob passed away peacefully at Pinderfield’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family after becoming seriously ill earlier this week.
