Charlie Bird passed away this week at the age of 74.
Now funeral details have been announced for the iconic Irish broadcaster.
The beloved broadcaster was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2021 and worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the disease.
His death notice was posted on RIP.ie.
“Died peacefully in the wonderful care of Wicklow Hospice with his family at his side,” the notice reads.
“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. Remembering also Orla and Neasa’s late mother Mary.”
There will be a service held to celebrate Charlie’s life.
“A service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held on Thursday (March 14th) at 12 noon in the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin 2. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice.”
Before his death, Charlie shared details of what he would like to happen at his funeral.
He wanted The Parting Glass by Bruce Springsteen played at his funeral. He also asked for his two daughters Orla and Neasa to say a few words at the service, as well as his long-time friend Joe Duffy.
The Dubliner also revealed how he would like the LGBTQ+ community to be involved with his funeral. Hoping friends will speak on the day, “and place a Pride flag on my coffin.”
He added that he wanted his final resting place to be the Aran Island of Inisheer, where he hoped to have his ashes scattered beside his best friend of 50 years.
