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MOTOR neurone disease is an incurable condition that affects the nervous system.
It slowly robs patients of the ability to walk, talk and eat, although every sufferer is different.
Some famous people who have been diagnosed with the condition include English rugby league player Rob Burrow and the former Bradford City footballer Stephen Darby, both of whom had to retire from their sporting careers early.
Read more at: https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/3399610/motor-neuron-disease-symptoms-life-expectancy/