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The Independent UK
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‘Inspirational’ Doddie Weir dies aged 52

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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.

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