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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Entertainment
Clare McCarthy

RTE viewers well up as Charlie Bird tells Ryan Tubridy how long he likely has left to live

RTE viewers became emotional as Charlie Bird told Ryan Tubridy how long he likely has left to live.

The legendary RTE journalist, 73, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year, spoke to the Late Late Show host in a special interview at his home in Wicklow.

Charlie said he no longer feels "cheated" by his terminal diagnosis and hopes to live for at least another year - and possibly more.

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