Gerry Kelly, the Ballymena-born Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist, dies aged 77. Multiple outlets report that he dies at his home on Sunday morning and was surrounded by family. Over his career, Kelly worked as a presenter for UTV and on BBC Radio Ulster, becoming widely known for his interview style. Reports from several sources describe him as a “much-loved” broadcaster and note that he conducted hundreds of interviews with public figures from across sport and entertainment.
One profile highlighted an interview connected to Rory McIlroy when McIlroy was eight years old. Other coverage recounts that Kelly had spoken publicly about his health in 2018, when he said he had been diagnosed with cancer, and some reports link his death to that illness. Tributes published across outlets remember him for professionalism, warmth, and being a “gentleman,” as colleagues and listeners respond to the announcement of his death.
