In the last two years of his life, when most people in his position would have been resting and guarding every ounce of energy, Charlie Bird was busy. He went on Liveline and The Late Late Show to heighten awareness about motor neurone disease, he climbed mountains to raise money for charity, he talked openly and honestly about his disease and his end-of-life plans and turned a dreadful personal situation into an inspiring national moment.
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