George Wilson "Doddie" Weir OBE

[wpj]

Just watched him on BBC brekkie. Im not a rugby fan but what a force of nature he is, 50 years young today. Lost an uncle to MND, one of many horrible diseases out there.

[Bostonhibby]

Just watched him too, force of nature is a great description, he is heroic, an uplifting yet humbling start to the day.



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[Pretty Boy]

I met him once when he stayed in a hotel I was working in at the time. He was a lovely big guy.

The only word I can think of to describe him is inspiring.

[Scouse Hibee]

Yes watched it too, a horrible disease that he has tackled head despite his doctors prediction regarding him not walking a year after diagnosis. An inspiration to other sufferers and good to see the accolades from the sporting world.

[Sir David Gray]

I've no doubt he's had his dark moments with his family over the past few years but any time I've seen him on TV his positivity is truly inspiring and humbling to say the least.

He always has a great big smile on his face and seems to be looking forward to doing whatever he's capable of doing for the rest of his life.

He comes across as a genuinely lovely person and it's just so sad what's happened to him.

Together with Rob Burrow and Stephen Darby, they have done so much to raise awareness and funding for this horrendous disease.

[wpj]

I've no doubt he's had his dark moments with his family over the past few years but any time I've seen him on TV his positivity is truly inspiring and humbling to say the least.

He always has a great big smile on his face and seems to be looking forward to doing whatever he's capable of doing for the rest of his life.

He comes across as a genuinely lovely person and it's just so sad what's happened to him.

Together with Rob Burrow and Stephen Darby, they have done so much to raise awareness and funding for this horrendous disease.

Absolutely, they have all raised awareness and what strikes most is the humour they have maintained. Can't put a price on that.

[Mibbes Aye]

I knew him very loosely from Parent Council at my children’s primary, he came across as a genuinely nice guy. My son knows his youngest son, though I don’t think they see as much of each other now. His boys have and are being incredibly brave IMO.

[HH81]

I've no doubt he's had his dark moments with his family over the past few years but any time I've seen him on TV his positivity is truly inspiring and humbling to say the least.

He always has a great big smile on his face and seems to be looking forward to doing whatever he's capable of doing for the rest of his life.

He comes across as a genuinely lovely person and it's just so sad what's happened to him.

Together with Rob Burrow and Stephen Darby, they have done so much to raise awareness and funding for this horrendous disease.

Some of Rob's interviews are heart breaking. I am a big RL fan and he has done well in raising awareness. Nice guy and was a superb player in his day.

One of our ex players ( Keighley Cougars) died from this not so long ago. He was a big prop and seeing him towards the end really hit home how bad the illness is. Shocking.

[theonlywayisup]

Agree with everything that's been said before. What an inspirational man the guy is?

Below is the BBC Breakfast video. I watched it when it was first played in February and was in tears watching it. I've so much respect for all three individuals. Doddie says "The average life expectancy of someone with MND is 1-3 years, so I'm here over that still living, still smiling...".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08304s6

If you've not see it, please take time to watch.

[JimBHibees]

Agree with everything that's been said before. What an inspirational man the guy is?

Below is the BBC Breakfast video. I watched it when it was first played in February and was in tears watching it. I've so much respect for all three individuals. Doddie says "The average life expectancy of someone with MND is 1-3 years, so I'm here over that still living, still smiling...".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08304s6

If you've not see it, please take time to watch.

Yes that programme is excellent. Doddle really is a hugely inspirational and fun loving person.

[Sir David Gray]

Some of Rob's interviews are heart breaking. I am a big RL fan and he has done well in raising awareness. Nice guy and was a superb player in his day.

One of our ex players ( Keighley Cougars) died from this not so long ago. He was a big prop and seeing him towards the end really hit home how bad the illness is. Shocking.

Yep I'll admit to not really not knowing who he is until his diagnosis became public and listening to him now is so sad with his speech so badly affected.

I'm sure he said recently that nothing else had really gone yet and it's only when he speaks that he's reminded of his illness. Obviously other things are inevitable over the coming months and years and of course he knows that but I hopefully he gets to spend as much time as he can with his freedom.

He's not even 38 yet and Darby will only be 32 later this year too. Just so cruel.

I take my hat off to all of them, the way they are facing this is incredible, I honestly don't think I could be so strong.

[G B Young]

I've no doubt he's had his dark moments with his family over the past few years but any time I've seen him on TV his positivity is truly inspiring and humbling to say the least.

He always has a great big smile on his face and seems to be looking forward to doing whatever he's capable of doing for the rest of his life.

He comes across as a genuinely lovely person and it's just so sad what's happened to him.

Together with Rob Burrow and Stephen Darby, they have done so much to raise awareness and funding for this horrendous disease.

Having witnessed a late family friend suffer from it, it's hard to put into words how awful a disease it is. Doddie Weir is a true inspiration.

[HH81]

Agree with everything that's been said before. What an inspirational man the guy is?

Below is the BBC Breakfast video. I watched it when it was first played in February and was in tears watching it. I've so much respect for all three individuals. Doddie says "The average life expectancy of someone with MND is 1-3 years, so I'm here over that still living, still smiling...".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08304s6

If you've not see it, please take time to watch.

https://twitter.com/BBCLookNorth/status/1211974180767485952?s=09

An excellent interview with Rob Burrow about him been told he had it.

[JeMeSouviens]

Having witnessed a late family friend suffer from it, it's hard to put into words how awful a disease it is. Doddie Weir is a true inspiration.

My father in law was the same. It’s a dreadful thing. Doddie Weir is some guy.

[Scorrie]

Agree with everything that's been said before. What an inspirational man the guy is?

Below is the BBC Breakfast video. I watched it when it was first played in February and was in tears watching it. I've so much respect for all three individuals. Doddie says "The average life expectancy of someone with MND is 1-3 years, so I'm here over that still living, still smiling...".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08304s6

If you've not see it, please take time to watch.

Thanks for posting. “ Inspirational” can be a word used too tritely but it describes that interview