Doddie Weir
Doddie Weir was a celebrated Scottish rugby player, known for his formidable presence on the field as a lock for the Scottish national team and the British and Irish Lions during the 1990s. He was also a passionate advocate for motor neuron disease (MND) awareness and research after being diagnosed with the illness in 2016, leading initiatives such as the Doddie Aid Cycle to raise funds for MND.
Born on Jan 04, 1969 (56 years old)
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Ireland:
Coming so soon after the loss of ‘Doddie’ Weir from the same horrible disease, it is also very frightening.
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Egypt:
Doddie Weir, a former Scotland and Lions forward, passed away from motor neuron disease.
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United Kingdom:
His diagnosis is the latest in the sport after former Scotland rugby union international Doddie Weir.
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Ireland:
Fellow rugby players Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow died from the illness in recent years.
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United Kingdom:
John Davidson received his MBE alongside rugby star Doddie Weir.
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Ireland:
Doddie Weir was mentioned among the Lions legends who have passed away.
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New Zealand:
Jim Coe swapped jerseys with Doddie Weir during a match against Scotland.
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United Kingdom:
Doddie Weir's sad death has been mentioned in the context of raising awareness for MND.
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Brazil:
Doddie Weir was a Scottish rugby player who died from motor neurone disease.
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New Zealand:
Doddie Weir was mentioned as a player who had a significant impact on Scottish rugby.
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