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Ant and Dec halt Britain’s Got Talent final for tribute to Rob Burrow after his death aged 41

The Britain's Got Talent final took place last night, just hours after the death of Rob Burrow was announced

TV Former rugby player Rob died at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield surrounded by his family after becoming ill earlier in the week. His death was revealed shortly before the final of the ITV talent show started, with one of the finalists finishing his act with a tribute to Rob, who died after battling MND. Another added: “Well done to Alex Mitchell to give a mention to Rob Burrow on @BGT who passed away to today after a six-year battle with MND.”

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