Britain's Got Talent finalist Alex Mitchell paid tribute to rugby legend Rob Burrow, who passed away from motor neurone disease, during the show's finale.

Britain's Got Talent finalist Alex Mitchell paid tribute to rugby legend Rob Burrow during the show's finale, after learning of his tragic death. Burrow, who had been battling motor neurone disease, passed away at 41. Mitchell, a teaching assistant with autism and Tourette's, dedicated a moment to Rob and his family during his stand-up routine. He praised Rob as a "hero" for his work raising awareness of the disease.

June 02, 2024
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