Doddie Weir death: Scotland rugby legend dies aged 52 after battle with Motor Neurone Disease
Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Weir, who was capped 61 times for Scotland and also went on tour with the British & Irish Lions in 1997, raised millions through his My Name’5 Doddie foundation following his diagnosis in 2016.
The lock was given an OBE in 2019 for services to rugby, to MND research and to the Borders community as he became one of the most prominent faces in the fight to raise awareness of the disease.
He is survived by his wife Kathy and sons Hamish, Angus and Ben.
“Doddie was an inspirational force of nature,” said the Weir family in a statement.
“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.
“Hamish, Angus, Ben and I would like to thank everyone for your support and for respecting our privacy at this difficult time.”
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