Charlie Bird has admitted he's "really struggling" with his motor neurone's disease ahead of his 73rd birthday.
The ex-RTE Washington Correspondent and veteran journalist was diagnosed with the incurable disease at the end of 2021.
He has kept the public informed of his highs and lows in his life since that day, including raising millions for charity via the Climb With Charlie initiative.
It all culminated in a special climb of Croagh Patrick earlier this year, which raised millions for two worthwhile charities close to his heart.
The charitable initiative received over €3 million in donations and the money was donated to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) and Pieta House.
Months on from that, Charlie is still thankful for the support of the public, but has admitted to having a few problems in his latest health update.
Taking to social media, he wrote: "I want to thank everyone for extending the hand of friendship. I am really struggling at present and emotionally. This time last year I didn’t think I would make my 73rd Birthday but just over a week to go I will. Roll on Christmas and Brucie thanks everyone the love is amazing."
As usual, hundreds of well-wishers poured into the replies to offer Charlie even more support.
Charlie has consistently thanked people for their kind messages of support he has received over the last few months saying it has helped him cope with his diagnosis.
A recent documentary saw Charlie speak bravely about his terminal illness as he visited his eventual resting place, a graveyard in Inis Oirr, the smallest of the Aran Islands.
He also shared about the impact it has had on his relationship with his wife Claire Mould and admitted that his main worry is about what will happen to Claire when he is gone.
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