Gerry Kelly: Tributes to broadcasting legend after death aged 77
The former UTV and BBC Radio Ulster once interviewed an eight-year-old Rory McIlroy
Tributes are being paid to the “much-loved” Northern Ireland journalist broadcaster Gerry Kelly who has died aged 77.The former UTV and BBC Radio Ulster presenter conducted many high-profile interviews, including with an eight-year-old Rory McIlroy as the young golfer chipped balls into a washing machine.In 2018, Kelly revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer two years earlier.
“So sorry to hear of the death of Gerry Kelly, a face and a voice that so many generations across Northern Ireland were familiar with,” deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said.open image in galleryRory McIlroy was interviews by Gerry Kelly when he was a chileShe said he was “a much loved presenter with a huge character”.“He interviewed so many, many hundreds of people across decades including his famous clip with a young Rory McIlroy and the wash machine!
She added: “Thinking of all his family and friends at this time of mourning, sending my deepest condolences and may God be with them and comfort them at this time of sad loss.”“I’m sorry to hear that Gerry Kelly has died,” broadcaster William Crawley said.“He had a rare gift for drawing out a guest with deep curiosity and genuine warmth; he made interviews feel like real conversations.
“He inspired, encouraged and mentored other broadcasters too. A big star who was always a gentleman.”Join our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments
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