RTE viewers all saying the same thing after watching an emotional documentary on Charlie Bird that aired last night.
Many people said they were "in tears" watching the programme Charlie Bird: Loud and Clear on RTE One which saw the veteran journalist visit his eventual resting place, a graveyard in Inis Oirr, the smallest of the Aran Islands.
The 72-year-old has been candid about his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) late last year and shared his experience of the disease with viewers and the impact it has had on his relationship with his wife Claire Mould.
People took to social media in their droves to express their feelings about the documentary which they described as "raw and honest".
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One person wrote: "Charlie Bird: Loud and Clear was inspirational, emotional, educational & entertaining. Brilliant documentary about a brilliant guy. Well done @rte & thank you Charlie"
Another said: "This is so raw & honest. The graveyard scene broke me. Huge admiration for this man, legend. #charliebird"
A third wrote: "Oh Charlie. What a beautiful programme. In tears watching. Such honesty. #charliebird"
A fourth added: "Isn’t Claire Bird just the most amazing supportive and loving partner you could ask for. Her strength and commitment to Charlie is just inspiring to watch. She is so amazing"
Following the release of the documentary Charlie Bird took to Twitter on Monday evening, saying that the support he has received has helped him "cope" with his diagnosis.
He wrote: "I want to thank everyone for the amazing support I have received since my diagnosis of a terminal illness.
"The humanity of people is hard for me to put into words.
"But the hands of friendship extended to me has helped me cope with the journey I am on. A big hug to everyone."
The former Washington correspondent has committed himself to raising awareness and funds for MND since his diagnosis late last year.
Climb with Charlie saw thousands of people across the country climb peaks in their local area, while Charlie climbed Croagh Patrick on April 2.
The charitable initiative received over €3 million in donations and the money was donated to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) and Pieta House.
