Charlie Bird and his first wife Mary O Connor still share drinks during the holidays. They had remained a married couple for 24 years.
Irish journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird is known for working with RTE news. The news correspondent retired from RTE in August 2012.
Bird has shared some startling information about his health on October 27, 2021. The longtime reporter with the Motor Neurone Disease.
Charlie Bird First Wife-Who Is Mary O Connor?
Mary O Connor and Charlie Bird have married a long time ago in 1974.
They got divorced in the year 1998.
It was Mary who encouraged him to take the leap into broadcast journalism.
Despite, their separation, they have remained good friends until today. They are good parents to their two children.
They still meet on family occasions, birthdays and Christmas.
As of now, Charlie Bird has been blissfully living with his second wife Claire Mould. However, details on Mary o Connor have not been mentioned.
Charlie Bird Confirms Motor Neurone Disease Diagnosis
Irish journalist Charlie Bird has confirmed his illness. He has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
In a recent Twitter post, he explained about having an issue with his voice.
The first sign of ill health came on St Patrick’s Day when he was walking in the Wicklow mountains with his wife Claire.
After suffering from intense coughing he had to consult a doctor. Despite numerous scans and tests, the disease had remained undetectable.
However, with a new doctor, he has finally detected the problem.
Charlie has credited his wife and friends as well for their support in the months leading up to his diagnosis.
Mary O Connor Age
According to age, Mary O Connor is probably in her sixties. We actually lack details on her birthday and astrological sign.
At the same time, her former husband Charlie Bird is 72 years old. He was born in the year 1949 and his birthday is on September 9.
The broadcaster has two birth certificates, one of them notes his birthday on the 4th of September.
Charlie and Claire worked together at RTE before he retired from the firm. His second wife is 20 years younger than him.
Bird and his wife reside alongside their adopted dog a young cockapoo.
Mary O Connor Family Details
Mary O Connor hails from a British family. She has two children with Charlie Bird.
Charlie, who has done several podcasts, describes her as a parent of the modern age.
As far as we know, Mary O Connor is not active on any social media platform. We are unable to trace more details on her.