Charlie Bird can no longer reply to letters of support and 'crying episodes' worsen

The former RTÉ journalist was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2021
Charlie Bird can no longer reply to letters of support and 'crying episodes' worsen

Charlie Bird

Charlie Bird apologised to members of the public who have been supporting him, stating that his current condition means that he can no longer respond to the “lovely” letters and cards he receives.

The former RTÉ journalist was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2021 and has been sharing health updates with his followers on Twitter.

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