The Scotsman

Doddie Weir

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Tributes as Scottish rugby legend and MND campaigner dies at 52

A very sad day for all who knew the big guy. One of a kind. All our sympathy to all his family and friends.

Bennie Rafferty RIP, such an inspiratio­nal man.

Christine Carmichael A life well lived. Sincere condolence­s to his lovely wife and children.

Helen Franke What an inspiratio­n, raising the profile of this cruel disease . Sleep easy Doddie

Linda Collins The world has lost a truly inspiring man. Sincere condolence­s to his family. A giant in every respect of the word.

Robin Leslie Melville He was speaking after the Scotland, France game a couple of years ago and telling everyone that he was having a drinking competitio­n with his dad. Then started winding up everyone that he knew . A great man and a great loss. RIP Doddie.

Tom Kerr Such a horrible illness fought with courage. Condolence­s to his family.

Norma Morrison Absolute hero. So sorry to hear this news as he was a warrior. Thoughts to his wife and boys, family and friends.

Gary Kidd RIP Doddie. You worked so hard to set up your Foundation and raised millions for research into MND.

Ann Brown He fought a, good fight. May his efforts help to find a cure.

Elizabeth Harley So, so sad. He was such a wonderful character and great inspiratio­n. One of the great men of Scottish rugby.

Anne Morland So sorry to read this. Followed Dodie when he played for Scotland and then

his heartbreak­ing journey with this cruel disease.

Kathy Parker

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