The star – who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year – admitted he didn't think a year ago he would ever see his 73rd birthday, which he celebrates ...
“Sometimes I wish I had a camera with me. He said: “I am really struggling at present and emotionally. [Pieta House.](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/charlie-bird-hands-over-two-27582448) [signing up to our newsletter](https://www.irishmirror.ie/newsletter-preference-centre/) [celebrates](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/inside-rte-legend-charlie-birds-25089721) on September 9. [Bruce Springsteen](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/bruce-springsteen-e-street-band-27048824) and the E Street band next May.
The former journalist and broadcaster was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year and recently donated over €3 million to charity following the success ...
This time last year I didn’t think I would make my 73rd Birthday but just over a week to go I will. “I am really struggling at present and emotionally. The former journalist and broadcaster was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year and recently donated over €3 million to charity following the success of Climb with Charlie.
Charlie Bird has admitted he's 'really struggling' ahead of his 73rd birthday next week as he posted a health update on Twitter.
But the kindness I have been shown by every one of you has lifted my spirits and every one of you who has supported Climb with Charlie, you have all brought me to a much happier place,' he said. 'Last October, I was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and I have had many dark days since then. On April 2, Charlie climbed Croagh Patrick to raise funds and awareness for Motor Neruone Disease. 'As I have admitted before, I cry an awful lot, and that is a side effect of my illness. Thanks everyone, the love is amazing,' he wrote on Twitter. Roll on Christmas and Brucie.
Charlie Bird has admitted how he is “really struggling” as he prepares to mark his 73rd birthday next month.
“Sometimes I wish I had a camera with me. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. “I am really struggling at present and emotionally.