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William and Kate pay personal tribute to 'hero and inspiration' Doddie Weir

The Prince and Princess of Wales praised his "tireless efforts" to raise awareness of motor neurone disease

Wales Online

William and Kate in tribute as ‘inspirational’ rugby star Doddie Weir dies at 52

Weir founded a motor neurone disease research foundation.

The Independent UK

Rugby player pays tribute to Doddie Weir after raising £2 million

Former Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield began his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge to run from BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh to Old Trafford on November 13.

The Independent UK

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Fraser Brown pays tribute to Doddie Weir as Glasgow lose to Leinster

SCOTLAND hooker Frazer Brown paid tribute to the late Doddie Weir on a sad day for Scottish rugby.

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

The former rugby player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir: What is motor neurone disease?

The Scottish former international is among several rugby players diagnosed with the disease in recent years.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon and Brian Moore leads tributes to ‘sporting legend’ Doddie Weir after Scotland great dies

Tributes have been paid from across the world of sport and beyond after Doddie Weir died at the age of 52.

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‘Inspirational’ Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir dies aged 52

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016

Wales Online

Doddie Weir: Nicola Sturgeon and Gavin Hastings lead tributes after death following MND battle

The former Scotland rugby international has died at the age of 52, with hundreds taking to social media to pay tribute to the charity campaigner.

Daily Record

Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle as tributes pour in for Scottish rugby legend

Glasgow Warriors were among the flood of tributes paid to Doddie Weir. The Scottish rugby legend has passed away at the age of 52 following a battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

Glasgow Live

Former Scotland star Doddie Weir dies at 52 after battling motor neurone disease

The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into MND and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it.

Irish Mirror

Former Newcastle Falcons captain Doddie Weir dies, aged 52, following battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Scottish Rugby confirmed Doddie Weir's passing on social media on Saturday evening with a statement from his family who described him as an "inspirational force of nature"

Chronicle Live

Doddie Weir: Scotland’s gentle giant who never lost his positive outlook

The former forward was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2016

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir: Scotland great dies aged 52 after six-year battle with motor neurone disease

Doddie Weir has died aged 52, after battling Motor Neurone disease for six years.

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The Independent UK

Doddie Weir death: Scotland rugby legend dies aged 52 after battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016 and raised millions through his My Name’5 Doddie foundation to help fight the disease

Edinburgh Live

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

Doddie Weir has battled Motor Neurone Disease since being diagnosed in 2017 and raised millions to help find a cure for the horrific condition. He will also be remembered as a Scottish rugby legend.

The Independent UK

‘Inspirational’ Doddie Weir dies aged 52

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

THE much-loved former Scotland player and MND research campaigner passed away on Saturday.

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The National (Scotland)

Tributes pour in after Scottish legend Doddie Weir passes away

DODDIE Weir, the legendary Scottish rugby player and campaigner, has passed away.

The Guardian - UK

Doddie Weir, former Scotland and Lions second-row, dies aged 52

Doddie Weir, the former Scotland and British & Irish Lions second row, has died aged 52, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Daily Record

Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Scottish Rugby released a statement on social media announcing the tragic news.

Wales Online

Doddie Weir dies: Scotland rugby legend passes away aged 52 after motor neurone disease battle

The family of Doddie Weir announced the sad news on Saturday evening

Daily Mirror

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies, aged 52, following battle with MND

Doddie Weir has been bravely battling Motor Neurone Disease since 2017 with his wife Kathy describing him as an 'inspirational force of nature'

Daily Record

Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir makes emotional return to Murrayfield

The sporting legend, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease five years ago, was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowds.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend frustrated as Scotland pass up rare chance to beat New Zealand

The hosts were 24-13 up heading into the final quarter before the All Blacks fought back

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