Doddie Weir, Scotland rugby great, dies after long battle with MND aged 52
“Doddie put the same energy and even more love and fun into our lives together: he was a true family man. It is difficult to put into words how much we will miss him.”
After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016, Weir used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into the condition and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it. Weir, seen here at Murrayfield earlier this month, used his profile to push for better research into MND
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Doddie Weir, former Scotland rugby international, dies after lengthy battle with motor neurone diseaseWeir's wife Kathy said he was a 'true family man' and it was 'difficult to put into words how much we will miss him'.
Read more »
Scotland legend Weir dies after six years with MNDFormer Scotland international Doddie Weir dies at the age of 52 after suffering with motor neurone disease.
Read more »
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies following motor neurone disease battleBREAKING: Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies at 52 following battle with motor neurone disease.
Read more »
Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battle with Motor Neurone DiseaseScots rugby legend Doddie Weir has died after a five-year-battle with Motor Neurone Disease
Read more »
Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after five-year battle with motor neurone diseaseRUGBY legend Doddie Weir has died after a five-year battle with motor neurone disease. Devastated pals and fans paid tribute to the Scotland and British Lions star and dad-of-three who died aged 52…
Read more »
Rob Burrow: Government has blood on its hands over MND fundingRob Burrow says the government has 'blood on their hands' due to the underfunding of MND research. Read more here:
Read more »