“On a weekend where we bring Ireland to the world, we’d like to take a moment to remember the man who brought the world to so many living rooms here in Ireland for so many years.” Patrick Kielty and The Late Late Show paid an incredibly emotional tribute to legendary journalist Charlie Bird following his […]

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“What made me fall in love with Bird was his zest for life.” The life of Charlie Bird was celebrated at a service in Dublin’s Mansion House on Thursday, March 14, after the former journalist passed away earlier in the week. The broadcasting legend‘s wife Claire Mould addressed mourners with the couple’s beloved dog, Tiger, […]

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He had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021. Legendary journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74 after having been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021. RTÉ News, who Mr. Bird worked for during his career, report that he passed away on Monday, 11 March. During his 40-year […]

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The former broadcaster said he is not afraid of dying. Charlie Bird has admitted that “death is just around the corner” in an emotional new interview. The former RTÉ journalist spoke to Brendan O’Connor on RTÉ Radio One on Saturday, telling the presenter that, despite his debilitating disease, he still lives every day as if […]

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The legendary broadcaster has made a request of his followers for when he passes. Charlie Bird has reiterated a call to his followers to continue to support his wife Claire and dog Tiger after his death. The veteran Irish journalist and broadcaster, 74, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 and later made headlines […]

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He was also in attendance at a Stardust vigil over the weekend. Charlie Bird has said that his ‘health has changed completely’ in a devastating new update this week. The veteran broadcaster, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021, has seen his health deteriorate in recent months and now says he has to […]

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