Image source, Pacemaker PressImage caption, Gerry Kelly at the Ulster Tatler awards in 2010ByAdam Mandeville and Holly Fleck, BBC News NIPublished26 July 2026 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. 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. It was a show that attracted high-profile guests from television, music, politics and sport.
Published: July 26, 2026 3:24 pm
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