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Doddie is an "unrivalled legacy" according to an ex-teammate.

Doddie's legacy as a champion for people with motor neurone disease will live on after his death, according to his family and friends.

He died on Saturday at the age of 52.

Doddie's My Name'5 Doddie foundation raised more than eight million dollars after he was diagnosed with cancer.

Scott Hastings said that he was a trailblazer who pushed research forward.

He said that he brought the disease to the window. He has disrupted cages.

He encouraged the researchers to find a cure for the disease.

He left an incredible legacy and was a pioneer.

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Image caption, Doddie Weir's foundation has raised more than £8m

The rugby player, who was capped 61 times between 1990 and 2000, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year.

He is survived by his family.

Hastings said that he was a serious man at heart and that he was behind the facade of this lovable character.

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Image caption, Doddie Weir with his wife Kathy and their three sons

He was a wonderful person. He said that he was a loveable guy. He was a bright light in the room.

The figurehead that brought the disease to the public was.

He helped many other people who were diagnosed with motor neurone disease, not knowing what the disease meant.

He is going to have a legacy.

The My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's strategy is based on the vision of a world free of motor neurone disease.

She said that he inspired them every day with his positive energy and was committed to the work of the foundation he launched with his friends.

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation continues to shine a light on the need for meaningful treatments and a cure for this devastating disease.