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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Anita McSorley

Bruce Springsteen fulfils Charlie Bird’s ‘final wish’ and makes poignant gesture in front of fans

Charlie Bird has said his “final wish has happened” after meeting Bruce Springsteen yesterday.

The terminally ill broadcasting legend, who has Motor Neurone Disease, previously told how he hoped to meet his musical idol, despite his declining health.

The 73-year-old said: “I want ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ to be played at my funeral. This is mad , but I go to sleep nearly every night playing this song, along with ‘The Parting Glass’.”

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