Doddie Weir, a Scottish rugby hero, passed away after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

After fighting Motor Neurone Disease for five years, Scottish rugby hero Doddie Weir passed away.

This evening, the 52-year-passing old's was confirmed by his family. Scottish Rugby then issued a statement on social media to share the awful news, only weeks after the athletic icon made a moving return to Murrayfield.

Here, we look back at the inspirational figure's life through photographs.