Former RTE presenter Charlie Bird admits crying non-stop is “awful” as he battles motor neurone disease.
The 73-year-old told earlier this month he is not sure how much longer he will have mobility.
And writing on Twitter last night, Charlie admitted his condition does get the better of him at times.
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He wrote: “I can’t hide any more, wherever I am in my journey, I am crying non-stop.”
Charlie, who has raised millions of euro for charity, added: “I am not going to give in, I am going to keep fighting to extend the hand of friendship to people in dark places.
“But crying non-stop is so awful. A big hug for all the support.”
People were quick to respond in a show of support with one woman writing, "We love you Charlie - keep going. We’re behind you all the way."
Another replied: "Sending you so much love and support, please know the nation is thinking of you and holding you in our hearts."
A third wrote: "You have nothing to hide. Please don’t ever feel that people are judging you. I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. Please don’t make it harder on yourself by feeling you have to apologise for the very human experience you’re having. You are wonderful Charlie and your being so open about all of this is doing so much good.
"You are a beautiful soul to always, even in the depths of your hardest times, be thinking about other people. Thank you, Charlie."
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