Australian TV host Fiona MacDonald shared the news of her own death from motor neurone disorder—also known as ALS—in a moving social media message.

"While I’ve never wanted to die, the thought of leaving my tortured body was a relief,” Fiona MacDonald wrote. She died three years after she was diagnosed with a motor neuron disease.

Fiona MacDonald, a beloved Australian TV host, has passed away after a courageous battle with motor neurone disease (MND). She was 67. In a deeply personal social media post shared by her sister Kylie on Thursday,

A popular Australian TV host announced her own death at the age of 67 after a battle with motor neuron disease.

Fiona MacDonald, who was known for her presenting roles in Australia, announced that she had died in a statement that was shared by her sister, Kylie

It's A Knockout star Fiona MacDonald reflected on her 'very tough few months' and 'relief at leaving her tortured body' as she announced her own death aged 67

Australian TV host Fiona MacDonald announced her death at age 67 following a years-long battle with motor neurone disease