In recent months, former RTE journalist Charlie Bird has spoken about his ongoing battle with Motor Neurone Disease after he was diagnosed with the condition his last year.
Last week, Charlie gave a heartbreaking update on his health as he launched a new campaign with the Samaritans. Posting on Twitter he wrote: “I have been honest about my illness... people seeing me out walking think I am doing well.
“But the harsh reality is my limbs are beginning to be affected now. But some incredible force is helping me to keep fighting on." MND is a condition that affects the brain and nerves and causes weakness that will progressively get worse over time, eventually leading to death.
