England’s World Cup-winning rugby icon Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
The 47-year-old, who was part of the victorious 2003 squad, took to social media to share his heartbreaking health update.
His statement read: “I’m writing to share some tough news. I have recently been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
“This has been incredibly hard to process and a huge shock to me and my family.
“I feel fit and well in myself and I’m focused on staying positive, living life and dealing with the changes I will experience as they come.
“I am being well supported by my family, friends and medical professionals and I’m truly grateful to those who, in their time, helped progress research to support others, like me, living with this disease.
“Since retiring from the sport I love, and alongside my wife Annie, I’ve been able to dedicate much of the past 12 years to fundraising for The Lewis Moody Foundation in support of those affected by brain tumours.
“My plan is to continue with this but to also create an opportunity to support a charity closer to my current situation.
“I would be so grateful for your help with this and look forward to sharing more, once I am clear on what this looks like.
“For now, please know I feel your love and support.
“All I ask is that I am given some space to navigate this with my wife and sons, and those closest to us – but without doubt, I will continue to embrace life and grasp opportunities in the same way I always have.”
He is the third high-profile retired rugby star to have been diagnosed from the illness in recent years.
Doddie Weir tragically passed away in 2022 from the illness, while Rob Burrow succumbed to MND last year.
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