Former RTÉ broadcaster Charlie Bird has revealed he has Motor Neurone Disease.
The 72-year-old, who recently revealed he had “major issues” with his speech, shared the news via Twitter on Wednesday.
He tweeted: “Recently I spoke about issues with my voice. I now know why. I have been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Thanks to all my pals for their amazing support. And the kindness from so many people. Stay safe everyone.”
Recently I spoke about issues with my voice. I now know why.
I have been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
Thanks to all my pals for their amazing support. And the kindness from so many people.
Stay safe everyone.— Charlie Bird (@charliebird49) October 27, 2021
Charlie spent 38 years in RTÉ, after joining the broadcaster in 1974 as a researcher in Current Affairs. He joined the newsroom as a reporter six years later, before becoming chief news correspondent and later Washington Correspondent.
The Dublin native retired from RTÉ in 2012, after his final broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1’s Marian Finucane Show on August 26.
Charlie has continued his work in journalism as a documentary maker, as well as being an author and playwright.
