Service to celebrate Charlie Bird's life to be held on Thursday
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A service to celebrate the life of Charlie Bird will be held in Dublin this Thursday.
The veteran broadcaster and campaigner passed away on Monday at the age of 74.
Mr Bird had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021 and the nation followed as he raised awareness of and money for the illness.
The Wicklow man died peacefully in the care of Wicklow Hospice with his family by his side.
"Sadly missed by his beloved wife, Claire, loving daughters Orla and Neasa, little wingman Tiger, his sons-in-law Rob and Aidan, adored grandchildren Charlie, Hugo, Abigail, Harriet and Edward, his extended family, former colleagues and a wide circle of friends both at home and abroad," the notice on RIP.ie said.
It also mentioned Orla and Neasa's late mother, Mary.
A service in honour of Mr Bird will be held in the Round Room at Dublin's Mansion House at midday this Thursday.
The family have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made — if desired — to Wicklow Hospice.
A book of condolences has been opened for Mr Bird at the Mansion House.
Tributes have been paid to Mr Bird since the news of his passing was announced on Tuesday morning.
They were led by President Michael D Higgins, who described him as a "truly remarkable man".
“An exceptionally talented broadcaster, Charlie was a truly remarkable man driven by a deep sense of social justice in the most positive sense," said President Higgins, who also noted his efforts in raising awareness for motor neurone disease.
"In a way that was truly extraordinary, Charlie redefined our collective perspective on the illness of motor neurone disease and terminal illness more generally."
He concluded: "I believe that his experience touched every home in this country and will leave a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten."