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Doddie Weir: What is motor neurone disease?

(David Davies/PA)

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022 - 19:18

Rebecca Speare-Cole, PA

Scottish rugby international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in December 2016.

Weir was among several players diagnosed with the degenerative disease in recent years.

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