What disease was Doddie Weir diagnosed with in 2016?
Parkinson's disease
Cancer
Motor neuron disease
Multiple sclerosis
Answer
Doddie Weir was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2016. Motor neuron disease is a condition that affects the nerves that control movement. It causes muscle weakness and eventually paralysis. There is no cure for motor neuron disease, and it is usually fatal. Weir has been an advocate for research into motor neuron disease, and he has raised awareness of the disease through his own personal experience.
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