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Prince William, Kate Middleton Support Book About Late Rugby Star With ALS


Prince Middleton and Kate Middleton shared their support on X for a new book written by late rugby star and ALS advocate Rob Burrow's widow Lindsey Burrow

Prince William and Kate MiddletonPascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesRob was diagnosed with ALS in 2019, two years after he retired from playing professionally for the Leeds Rhinos rugby team. Following his diagnosis, Rob worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the condition, which causes “progressive degeneration of the motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord,” per the International Alliance of ALS/MND Association. In 2024, Rob’s honor was upgraded to a CBE (Commander of the British Empire), with Prince William presenting him the award in person during a visit to Headlingley Stadium in Leeds in January.

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