The wife of Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir told how he had been “an inspirational force of nature”
The wife of Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir, who battled motor neurone disease for six years before his death, told how he had been “an inspirational force of nature”. Kathy said the 6ft 6in sportsman was as brave off the field as he was on it, raising £8 million for MND research.
Despite being told he would be unable to walk within a year of his diagnosis, Doddie defied doctors for four years before the muscle-wasting condition took the use of his arms and legs completely. Tributes from those in his sport, politics, fellow campaigners and close friends show how much the player had achieved in his lifetime.
Former Celtic hero John Hartson tweeted: “RIP Doddie Weir… fought till the end! Raised so much awareness for MND… thoughts are with the Weir family at this sad time.” The Prince and Princess of Wales tweeted: “Doddie Weir was a hero – we are so sad to hear of his passing. His immense talent on the pitch as well as his tireless efforts to raise awareness of MND were an inspiration.”
He spoke candidly about the impacts of the disease, once giving a talk where he told the audience to sit on their hands and then asked them to drink a glass of water in front of them, without moving. He said it was the easiest way to get others to understand what it was like to have MND.
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