Former Scotland international Doddie Weir passed away on 26 November 2022 at the age of 52, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
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He is survived by his wife Kathy and sons Hamish, Angus and Ben. “Doddie was an inspirational force of nature,” wrote Kathy.
“We are lucky to have shared our lives with him and we cherish all those memories: his love and warmth, his support and advice, his quick wit, and his terrible jokes. It is difficult to put into words how much we will miss him.
“MND took so much from Doddie, but never his spirit and determination. He battled MND so bravely, and whilst his own battle may be over, his fight continues through his foundation, until a cure is found for all those with this devastating disease.
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“Hamish, Angus, Ben and I would like to thank everyone for your support and for respecting our privacy at this difficult time.”
Weir, capped 61 times between 1990 and 2000, went on to raise millions through his My Name’5 Doddie foundation following his diagnosis in 2016.
The Doddie Weir Cup, named in his honor, is a perpetual rugby union trophy for matches between Scotland and Wales, including those played in the Six Nations.
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