Gerry Kelly: Former UTV and BBC presenter dies at age of 77
Veteran Northern Irish broadcaster Gerry Kelly has passed away at the age of 77. Known for his long-running talk show on UTV and his work with BBC Radio Ulster, he was a prominent figure in the region's media landscape.
Why it matters
Kelly's death marks the end of a significant era in Northern Irish broadcasting, where he was a household name for decades.
Image source, Pacemaker Press Image caption, Gerry Kelly at the Ulster Tatler awards in 2010
Former television and radio 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.
Image source, Pacemaker Press Image caption, Gerry Kelly with Blue Lights actors Nathan Braniff and Sian Brooke in 2025 on Conversations with Gerry Kelly
As the host of UTV's Kelly show for 17 years, the veteran presenter interviewed a wide range of stars from country legend Garth Brooks to footballer George Best.
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