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Roisin Butler

Charlie Bird hospitalised after suffering another fall this week

Charlie Bird has thanked the medical staff who helped him after he suffered another fall in recent days.

The veteran journalist and broadcaster took to Twitter to inform people he was doing well after the setback. Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in late 2021 and has spoken candidly about symptoms of the illness, including muscle stiffness and uncontrollable crying, in the past.

He informed his followers he was receiving treatment at St Michael's Hospital. However, he reassured people that his injuries were mild and described medical staff at the facility as "heroes."

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