Former RTE journalist Charlie Bird divorced his first wife Mary O’Connor in 1998 after twenty-four years of togetherness.
Charlie Bird is a former RTE journalist and broadcaster. He joined RTE in 1974 as a researcher in current affairs.
He was promoted to the role of a reporter six years later. Afterward, he served as the chief news correspondent. He left the post for a while to become a Washington correspondent.
However, he took up his previous post of chief news correspondent in 2010. He returned from RTE on August 26, 2012, as per Wikipedia.
Who Is Charlie Bird First Wife Mary O’Connor?
Charlie Bird married his first wife Mary O’Connor in 1974. The duo share two children together and was together for 24 long years.
They divorced in 1998. The reason for their divorce is not clear but the separation affected both of them deeply. Mary was his biggest supporter when they were together.
In fact, it was Mary who encouraged him to take up broadcast journalism. They continued to remain on amicable terms and often meet as a family for their children.
Charlie, who has done several podcasts, even described them as ‘parents of the modern age.’
Further, Charlie later started a romantic relationship with Claire Mould. They were together for ten years before finally tying the knot in 2016.
Charlie and Claire worked together at RTE before he retired from the firm. His second wife is 20 years his junior.
Charlie Bird Age & Family- How Old Is He?
Charlie Bird, age 72, grew up with his family in Sandymount, Dublin.
His parents enrolled him at Sandymount High School. Moreover, the broadcaster has two birthdays.
He has two birth certificates with one saying he was born on 4th September and the other saying he was born on 9th September.
Mr. Bird celebrates his birthday on the 9th.
What Is Charlie Bird Net Worth?
As per fameranker.com, Charlie Bird has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
He generated most of his fortune from his career as an RTE journalist. An RTE journalist earns an average salary of $45,154 per year
He was a senior journalist and chief news correspondent, so he must have earned above the basic range.
What Happened To Charlie Bird? Health Problems Details
Charlie Bird announced he has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, reported RTE News.
On October 27, 2021, he shared a post on Twitter where he revealed his issues with his voice. He consulted the doctor regarding the same where they discovered his disease.
He thanked his friends and family for all the support and asked everyone to stay safe.