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Katherine Heslop

RTE star Charlie Bird delivers devastating health update and says he's in a 'dark place'

Veteran journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird says he is not sure how long he "will have mobility" after his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.

The RTE legend, 73, has been tirelessly fundraising since his diagnosis in 2021 and often provides updates on his condition on social media.

In April, he organised Climb with Charlie, which saw many join him climbing up Croagh Patrick to raise funds for Pieta House and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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