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Liam Prenderville

Royals pay tribute to 'humble' rugby legend Doddie Weir who was 'larger than life'

The royal family have paid tribute to the "humble" rugby legend Doddie Weir.

Doddie has been battling Motor Neurone Disease since 2017 and has led campaigns into research for a cure for the disease ever since, alongside fellow sports stars Rob Burrow and Stephen Darby.

His wife Kathy confirmed his passing in a statement, describing her late husband as an "inspirational force of nature."

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