A Scots dad who was told he'd be "wasting the doctor's time" when he initially called the GP surgery about his twitching leg has died just two years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).Scott Stewart, 42, passed away in hospital in Stirling on Sunday.
The father was diagnosed with MND in August 2022 after raising concerns about his symptoms. At the time, neurologists told Scott to “enjoy life while he could.” The businessman leaves behind his wife, Robyn, who he recently married, and his six-month-old daughter Rae.The family posted a message on his LinkedIn page, saying: "It's with a heavy heart I need to share that Scott sadly passed away yesterday afternoon surrounded by his family.
Stewart Family."During his illness, Scott continued to manage his golf equipment business from his home in Stirling. This allowed him to spend special time with Robyn and Rae before his untimely death.
Shortly after his diagnosis, the father called for better education within the medical community around early signs and symptoms of MND.Speaking to the Record earlier this year, Scott said of his diagnosis: “It was dreadful.