Broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77
"A much-loved presenter with a huge character," she said. "He interviewed so many, many hundreds of people across decades including his famous clip with a young Rory McIlroy and the wash machine!"Related topicsTelevisionITVNorthern IrelandBelfast
- ▪"A much-loved presenter with a huge character," she said.
- ▪"He interviewed so many, many hundreds of people across decades including his famous clip with a young Rory McIlroy and the wash machine!"Related topicsTelevisionITVNorthern IrelandBelfast
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Broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77Image source, Pacemaker PressImage caption, Gerry Kelly at the Ulster Tatler awards in 2010Published3 minutes agoFormer television presenter Gerry Kelly has died at the age of 77.The journalist and broadcaster died at his home on Sunday morning.Kelly, whose presenting career spanned four decades, is perhaps best known for his weekly talk show on UTV from 1989 until 2005.He also hosted a weekly programme on BBC Radio Ulster from 2009, and recently delivered a new chat show series with students at Belfast Met.As the host of UTV's Kelly show for more than 15 years, the veteran presenter interviewed a wide range of stars from country legend Garth Brooks to footballer George Best.It was a show that attracted high-profile guests from television, music,…
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