An amateur rugby player who recently took part in a fundraising run alongside Kevin Sinfeldt has lost his battle with motor neurone disease (MND), his wife has said.
Scott Morris, who played for Bromsgrove Rugby Club in Worcestershire, suffered the condition when he sprained his arm in 2023, aged 43.
Earlier this month, he joined former rugby league legend and England coach Sinfield. On the second leg of his 230 mile (370 km) running home for Christmas challenge.
Announcing his death, his wife Natalie Morris said: “He fought this cruel disease with bravery and dignity and I am proud to have been able to call this wonderful man my husband.”
Writing on Facebook, he said he died late on Monday.
She described him as “strong and kind” and said he “can remember more than words”.
MND is an incurable condition that affects the brain and nerves and is more common in people in their 60s and 70s.
Sinfeld is running in memory of his former partner. Rob Browho has lived with MND since being diagnosed in late 2019, was raising funds for six MND charities.
Mr Morris said it was a “terrible situation” at the time and he wanted to support the star because “it’s very underfunded”.