Noted broadcaster and reporter, Charlie Bird, has passed away at 74. Formerly the leading news correspondent at RTÉ, he was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in the year 2021. Post-diagnosis, he dedicated his efforts to charity and raising motor neuron disease awareness.
This collection of photographs offers a glimpse into the personal and professional life of Bird, which extended over a span of almost 40 years.
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