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Cat Deeley breaks down in tears over emotional tribute video dedicated to late rugby star Rob Burrow


The TV presenter and her co-host Ben Shepard were joined by Agony aunt Deirdre to speak about grief following the tragic news of Rob's passing.

The father-of-three had his devoted wife Lindsey, his three children, his parents Geoff and Irene, as well as his two sisters Joanne Hartshorne and Claire Burnett at his bedside at Pinderfields Hospital in Castleford when he passed. His devoted wife Lindsey said that the father-of-three wished for ground to be broken today so work can officially begin on the new £6.8million purpose-built care centre which he spearheaded fundraising efforts for. He said: 'Every moment was spent doing the right thing, shining a light on the people that needed it the most, and he transcended not just the sport but the nation, and he's raised millions, he created so much awareness for motor neurone disease.

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