Brian Moore leads the tributes to former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir after his death aged 52
‘An outstanding man in every sense’: Brian Moore leads the tributes to former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir after his death aged 52 following battle with MND as his former club Newcastle Falcons express their ‘desperate sadness’
- Social media has paid tribute to former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir
- Weir died, aged 52, following his battle with MND and tributes have flooded in
- Weir’s former club, Newcastle Falcons, have expressed their ‘desperate sadness’
- Brian Moore, Dan Walker and Nicola Sturgeon have also all tweeted condolences
Social media has paid tribute to former Scotland rugby union player Doddie Weir following his death aged 52.
Among those leading the tributes is former England rugby player Brian Moore.
Moore said: ‘Very sorry to hear about the death of Doddie Weir. An outstanding man in every sense and one who will be sorely missed. RIP Big Man.’
Former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir has died aged 52 following his battle with MND
Weir’s former club Newcastle Falcons also took to social media to pay tribute to the former Scotland second-row.
Newcastle Falcons said: ‘It is with desperate sadness that Newcastle Falcons has learned of the passing of our former player and lifetime friend, Doddie Weir OBE. Rest in peace, Doddie.’
Many other notable individuals have also taken to social media to share their tributes to Weir.
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, tweeted: ‘This is so terribly sad. Doddie was one of our nation’s sporting legends, but the brave way he responded to MND surpassed anything ever achieved on the rugby pitch.
Sturgeon continued: ‘He refused to let it dim his spirit and did so much to help others. My condolences to his loved ones. #RIPDoddie.’
Weir was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016 and has been raising awareness for MND ever since.
Former Celtic and Welsh international footballer 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.’
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