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Wife of Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir hails him as 'inspirational force of nature'

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Wife of Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir hails him as 'inspirational force of nature'

Wife of Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir hails him as 'inspirational force of nature' and a family man. Doddy died on Saturday after a six-year battle with motor neurone disease. He was awarded an OBE for services to rugby, MND research and to the Borders community. Lord Provost Robert Aldridge paid tribute to a sporting legend and inspiration. Lorraine Kelly, Craig Chalmers, John Hartson and Nicola Sturgeon also paid tributes. The 52-years-old was capped 61 times for Scotland throughout his playing days. His foundation raised £8 million for MNA research.

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