Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir has died after a five-year-battle with Motor Neurone Disease
Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir has died after a six-year-battle with Motor Neurone Disease. The 52-year-old's death was confirmed by his family this evening.
Former Scotland international Doddie, who won 61 caps, was was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowds as his family helped him out onto the pitch holding a rugby ball ahead of the match against New Zealand All Blacks on Sunday November 13. "Doddie was an inspirational force of nature. His unending energy and drive, and his strength of character powered him through his rugby and business careers and, we believe, enabled him to fight the effects of MND for so many years.
"MND took so much from Doddie, but never his spirit and determination. He battled MND so bravely, and whilst his own battle may be over, his fight continues through his foundation, until a cure is found for all those with this devastating disease.
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