Charlie Bird has shared a well being update, admitting he didn’t consider he would see this Christmas.
The former RTÉ journalist says that his well being has ‘dramatically changed’.
Charlie was identified with Motor Neurone Disease again in October 2021 and has shared his journey with the situation with the Irish public since.
The former journalist additionally launched ‘Climb With Charlie‘ to raise vital funds for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta.
He attributes the fact he is still around to the support he has received from the people of Ireland.
The 74-year-old addressed his followers on social media, sharing an update on his current health condition.
Taking to X, the former broadcaster wrote:
“This time last year I said I didn’t assume I might see this Christmas.
“Thankfully I’m nonetheless round and that’s due to the assist and kindness I’ve obtained from folks throughout the nation,” Charlie continued, earlier than including that his well being ” “has changed dramatically”.
“I am wheelchair dependent now and tube fed.”
This time final 12 months I stated I didn’t assume I might see this Christmas. Thankfully I’m nonetheless round and that’s due to the assist and kindness I’ve obtained from folks throughout the nation.Yes my well being has modified dramatically. I’m wheelchair dependent now and tube fed
— Charlie Bird (@charliebird49) December 11, 2023
Many of his followers took the chance to ship well-wishes to the previous information correspondent and his household forward of the Christmas holidays.
“Ireland, including myself, hope you have a good Christmas. Your courage and determination are inspiring now, and also will be in the future too,” one person wrote.
“You’ve been so brave sharing your journey – a massively emotional & debilitating battle which has highlighted just how truly devastating MND is. You’ve been a shining star. I hope you have a great Christmas with your nearest & dearest,” one other well-wisher added.
“Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas Charlie. Your updates mean a lot to so many people,” a 3rd added.
“You are my hero @charliebird49 I’m in awe of you and what you can and do achieve despite your illness. Inspirational and always with a big smile. You make the world a brighter snd better place. (((Hugs))) to you, your lovely wife & Tiger,” one other commented.
Wishing Charlie, Claire, Tiger, and his total household a good looking Christmas collectively.
