Retired journalist Charlie Bird has revealed his illness and fans have started showering him with love and support.
Charlie Bird is having a major health problem and he has let his fans be aware of what he is going through.
The veteran journalist, who lived a celebrated professional career, is in his early-70s and his health is having some major problem.
Bird served RTE News for near 4 decades before deciding to retire in 2012. He started his journey with RTE in 1974 joining as a researcher.
Later, he became the chief news correspondent of the channel and retired when serving the role of Washington correspondent for 3 years.
Although, Bird had retired from RTE, he offered his services to the channel for free during then pandemic era.
Now, year after Covid-19 has washed away millions of people, Bird announced that he is not well but the health issue is not due to Covid-19. We find out what he is suffering from.
Charlie Bird Illness And Health Problems
Charlie Bird announced he is diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease on Wednesday via Twitter.
He has been suffering from the disease for several months and knew about his unhealthy behavior since St. Patrick day in March 17.
The first sign of his ill health came into notice when he was walking in the Wicklow Mountains when he was floored after coughing.
Despite several scans and tests, the medical professional had not believed that he had motor neurone disease but he was prepared for the bad news for months as he knew something was serious in his body.
He can drive and still walk 10 miles every day to stay healthy. However, he is facing a problem with eating and sleeping.
The Irish veteran is thankful to his friends and for colleagues as they have been extremely supportive and ‘bloody marvelous’.
Apart from his recent illness, Bird had been victim of Dublin Riots in 2006 where is suffered fractured cheekbone, soft tissue damage, and bruising.
Charlie Bird Age And Wife Details: How Old Is He?
Charlie Bird is 72-years-old.
He was born in 1949 and completed his education at Sandymount High School.
Bird completed 38 years of journey as a journalist and broadcaster for RTE and he found love before and after his retirement.
His first wife Mary O’Conner shared her wedding ring with Bird in 1974 and shared the same roof till 1998 before signing the divorce papers.
Claire Mould, his wife for over 5 years tied the knot with Bird in 2016 after being in a relationship for a decade. They met at a concert of Bruce Springsteen.
Meet Charlie Bird Family
Charlie Bird is accompanied by his wife Claire Mould and a pet dog named Tiger.
He is a father of 2 daughters and a grandfather of 5 grandchildren. Bird’s daughter Orla is married to Rob.
The 72-years-old Charlie is a grandfather of Hugo, Charlie, and Abigail.
His other daughter is not known to the public yet.