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Cathal Ryan

'I can no longer dress myself' - Charlie Bird says health has taken 'turn for the worse' as fans rally support

Charlie Bird has shared a heartbreaking update on his social media accounts revealing that his health has taken a “turn for the worse” as he continues to battle Motor Neurone Disease.

The RTÉ icon has been sharing updates on his health with his fans across his social media channels since he was diagnosed with MND in 2021, however, on Sunday he opened up about the current state of his health explaining, “I can no longer dress myself”.

However, he also shared some positive news, adding that he is still mobile and has a number of projects with Samaritans.

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