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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Entertainment
Erica Carter & Cathal Ryan

Charlie Bird feels 'fortunate' he has daughters, grandchildren and wife to 'wave him off'

Charlie Bird has revealed how he feels “'fortunate” to have his family as he opens up about the love he has for them.

The legendary broadcaster, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in October 2021, has two daughters, Neasa and Orla, as well as five grandchildren.

Now, as time passes, Charlie has admitted that things are becoming more difficult for him mentally but that the love of his family keeps him going every day.

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