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Rugby union icon Doddie Weir has passed away following his five-year battle with motor neuron disease and Rob Burrow - who also suffers with the disease - has offered his condolencesRob Burrow has called Doddie Weir his "MND hero" after the rugby union icon lost his five-year battle with motor neuron disease. The rugby league legend, who is also suffering with MND, has admitted he's "absolutely gutted" at the 52-year-old's death. "So sad to hear the news of the passing of my MND hero Doddie Weir," tweeted Burrow. Weir's wife Kathy and his three sons Hamish, Angus and Ben confirmed the rugby union hero's passing on Saturday with a statement. Weir announced he was suffering with MND in the summer of 2017 and set up a foundation called 'My Name'5 Doddie'.
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