Broadcaster and journalist Charlie Bird has sadly passed away at the age of 74.
The former RTÉ correspondent was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021, after noticing issues with his speech.
Charlie had also been an active campaigner for a number of charities despite his ill health.
In April 2022, thousands of people climbed peaks around Ireland and abroad in solidarity with the former broadcaster as he made a personal pilgrimage up Croagh Patrick as part of a Climb with Charlie campaign.
The campaign raised €3.4 million for a number of charities including the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta.
Charlie died yesterday following his lengthy battle with motor neurone disease.
He is survived by his wife Claire, daughters Orla and Nessa, grandchildren Abigail, Charlie, Edward, Harriet and Hugo, and his three brothers.
