Charlie Bird shares health update and says he must be ‘hoisted in and out of bed’

The former RTÉ news correspondent was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021.

"My heath has changed completely,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

"I now have to be hoisted in and out of bed.

"I want to thank my neighbours and carers for all they are doing for me,” he added.

Mr Bird attended the 43rd anniversary of the Stardust fire which claimed the lives of 48 people in 1981.

The event took place last Saturday, February 10, at Artane, Kilmore Road.

"I was honoured I was able to join the Stardust relatives yesterday marking the 43rd anniversary of that dreadful night,” he wrote.

While speaking at the event, he said: “You are amazing families that campaigned so hard to find the truth of what really happened.

“If the Stardust tragedy happened in south Dublin the families would not have had to wait over 40 years to get to the truth.

“I am now hoping that the current inquest will finally get the truth.

“I love you all. You are all true heroes,” he said.

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Many of Charlie’s followers have shared their support for him in the comments.

“Your strength and determination in the face of adversity continue to inspire us,” one social media user wrote on X.

"Thank you, Charlie, for your enduring spirit and for reminding us of the power of unity and support.”

Another added: “You’re a phenomenal human being who is an inspiration to many and thank you for sharing your journey of a horrendous disease, we all send our healing hugs and big love.”