Charlie Bird has passed away following long illness
Charlie Bird has sadly died aged 74 Beloved Irish journalist Charlie Bird has sadly passed away, RTÉ has confirmed. The broadcaster passed away on Monday, March 11th following a long battle with motor neurone disease. Bird spent nearly 40 years reporting for RTÉ before retiring as Chief News Correspondent in 2012. Following his motor neurone […]
2 years ago
‘I am still around’ – Charlie Bird issues health update ahead of Christmas
Charlie Bird has shared a health update, admitting he did not believe he would see this Christmas. The former RTÉ journalist says that his health has ‘dramatically changed’. Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease back in October 2021 and has shared his journey with the condition with the Irish public since. The former journalist […]
2 years ago
Charlie Bird has received a special award for his ‘Climb With Charlie’ campaign
BY Stephen Porzio
2 years ago
Charlie Bird can ‘no longer’ dress himself amid MND battle
Charlie Bird has shared an update regarding his health, revealing he has taken a “turn for the worst”. The broadcaster was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021 and in recent weeks, his health has been deteriorating much faster. The 73-year-old has now revealed that he can no longer do the basic task of dressing […]
3 years ago
‘I’m at a crossroads’: Charlie Bird shares heartbreaking post as messages of love and support flood in
Charlie said he wants to be honest about his health RTE’s Charlie Bird took to Twitter last night and shared a very honest and heartbreaking health update with his followers. Charlie, 73, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 and has since captured the hearts of the nation who follow his journey religiously. Through […]
3 years ago
Support floods in for Charlie Bird after broadcaster suffers another fall
Charlie Bird was hospitalised after another fall but thankfully there are “no broken bones” Social media has exploded with support for RTÉ’s Charlie Bird after he experience another fall and was hospitalised in Dún Laoghaire on Wednesday. Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 and has since captured the hearts of the nation […]
3 years ago