Charlie Bird says his MND is 'changing fast' in new update

The retired broadcaster and Motor Neurone Disease advocate has updated followers on his condition in a new social media post - and shouts out an important fundraising project for the Samaritans

Retired broadcaster Charlie Bird arriving for the launch of the Samaritans Ireland impact report 2021 at Buswells Hotel, Dublin. Pic: Brian Lawless

Retired broadcaster, Motor Neurone Disease advocate and charity campaigner Charlie Bird has updated followers on his condition in a new post on his Twitter account.

"My MND is changing fast," he posted on Monday afternoon, adding: "I am now using a feeding tube and will soon have to use a mobility travelator to get out and about."