I know that I haven’t mentioned him on here before, and that I’m not really into rugby, but I think I should say something about Rob Burrow, who has died today aged 41. Like Stephen Hawking, Burrow was a celebrity who drew our attention to Motor Neurone Disease, and disability in general. While you can criticise the press for emphasising the ‘tragic’ element of the story, figures like Burrow nonetheless did a great deal to heighten awareness of such conditions. In doing so, they make sure those of us with physical disabilities aren’t forgotten about. I thus think it’s right that I note this sad loss: I know Rob Burrow will be greatly missed.