Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir has cancelled his appearance at Pitlochry Theatre’s Winter Words Festival tomorrow due to illness.
The 48-year-old, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017, was due to talk at the festival tomorrow about his life and career.
Pitlochry Theatre have said tomorrow’s event will still go ahead at 6pm as planned with Doddie’s ghostwriter Stewart Weir – who was due to take to the stage with the rugby star.
Half of all proceeds from the talk will now go to Doddie’s MND foundation My Name’5 is Doddie, though the festival say they are contacting ticket holders and refunds are available.
Sadly, due to illness, Doddie Weir won't be at Winter Words tomorrow. Stewart Weir is still here talking on their book, relationship and ghostwriting. £5 of the £10 ticket will go to Doddie's MND charity and Box Office are calling ticketholders. Our very best wishes go to Doddie. pic.twitter.com/uh9lpOcUrN
— Pitlochry Theatre (@PITLOCHRYft) February 14, 2019
A spokesperson for Pitlochry Theatre said: “Our thoughts and best wishes go out to him and we hope he’s okay.”
The theatre tweeted: “Sadly, due to illness, Doddie Weir won’t be at Winter Words tomorrow. Stewart Weir is still here talking on their book, relationship and ghostwriting.
“£5 of the £10 ticket will go to Doddie’s MND charity and Box Office are calling ticketholders. Our very best wishes go to Doddie.”
