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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Clare McCarthy

Charlie Bird issues heartbreaking health update as he reaches 'crossroads' in Motor Neurone Disease battle

Retired RTE journalist Charlie Bird has issued a heartbreaking health update to his followers following two falls in recent weeks.

The veteran broadcaster, 73, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in late 2021 and has since kept his fans up-to-date about how he is coping with the debilitating illness.

However, on Monday Charlie took to Twitter saying he believed he has reached a 'crossroads' with his health, which is 'deteriorating'.

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