30.04.10

RIP Gerry Ryan 1956 - 2010... Sad, sad, sad day folks. One of the most charismatic personalities on Irish radio and television passed-away today only a few weeks short of his 54th birthday. Sure wasn’t it was only four years ago when we covered Gerry Ryan's 50th birthday at Shanahan's on The Green when the outspoken and outrageous broadcaster was surrounded by friends and family, having a proper hoolie... Gerry Ryan It really is hard to believe that a larger than life personality such as Gerry Ryan is gone folks. Like the rest of the Nation, his family, and his many friends - we are in total shock at the sudden passing of such an unstoppable force such as this man. It's tragic. Gerry Ryan And yes, he featured many times on these pages over the past decade and even though we've an absolutely massive archive of Gerry Ryan photos built-up, we're hard pressed to find even a single snap of the RTE 2fm radio presenter looking sombre. In fact, we doubt if any sombre pictures of Gerry Ryan exist anywhere! He seemed to be always havin' the craic. Gerry Ryan, Gay Byrne, son Elliot So we've gone back four years and dug-out Mr. Ryan's 50th birthday pictures for your perusal as it appeared to be a rather happy day for Gerry as he was surrounded by his family, colleagues, and many celebrity chums... And enjoying the day with a glass of champers, as one should. Gerry Ryan, Morah Ryan It is a sad day for Ireland to lose such a talent as he was still a relatively young man with many many many more years of entertaining us unworthy lot ahead of him. Lottie Ryan, Bonnie Ryan According to reports Gerry Ryan was tragically found dead at his home on Leeson Street today. It is with the greatest respect that we send our sincerest wishes to his current partner Melanie, his separated wife Morah and their five children: Rex, Elliot, Babette, Bonnie, and Lottie... Sorry for your loss. Words fail us. Daughter Lottie Ryan, boyfriend Fabio In the coming days and weeks many people, far more eloquent than us, will leave more apt tributes to Gerry Ryan on TV, radio and in the print media. So we'll just do what we do best and post up these pictures so that ShowBiz.ie commentators can post their condolences below... Robbie Fox, Gerry Ryan, Harry Crosbie R.I.P. Gerry Ryan 4 June 1956 – 30 April 2010. Gay Byrne, Gerry Ryan, John McColgan Gerry Ryan, John McColgan Robbie Fox, Gerry Ryan, Morah Ryan, Harry Crosbie Gerry Ryan

**Users can ONLY comment via the ShowBiz.ie site** Leave a Comment noeleen – castleblayney May 02, 2011 - 21:20 noone can fill your seat , still miss your company in the mornings , RIP Gerry Don – Carrick-on-Shannon December 09, 2010 - 15:26 The Lord have mercy on you Gerry I will say a prayer for the happy repose of your noble soul. Noreen – Kerry May 05, 2010 - 19:32 RIP Gerry, Thanks for the many years of entertainment, laughter and sometimes tears. We will never have someone on radio like you again. You were so honest and sincere with all who phoned your show. What an inate gift you had, some of your peers ie "the suits" may not have appreciated you but we your fans certainly did. You have left a fantasic legasy for both your family, kids and your fans. We didnt meet in this life however I look forward to meeting you in the next. JP – Dublin May 04, 2010 - 10:30 My thoughts go out to his friends and loved ones. RIP Gerry. You will be missed malcolm – Letterkenny May 02, 2010 - 17:16 RTE will hardly be the same again without Gerry Ryan... he will be sorely missed...R. I. P. Gerry Bernie – Meath May 01, 2010 - 15:28 Shocked -- Gerry adored his children more than life itself and kids you will be forever surrounded by and feel that love - try and stay strong - smile at the beautiful memories you have of your dad and this will help you deal with your unspeakable grief - I will forever pray that you will get the strength to get through but I know ye will support each other and this is such a great help - KEEP talking about those great memories and your dad will forever be alive in your lives. Sadhbh – Sydney, Aus May 01, 2010 - 13:00 I couldn't believe it when my mam phoned me this morning with the news. Shocked. I would stick on Gerry while I was making the dinner on the 2fm Website and loved to hear the review of the papers, felt like I was back in my house in Dublin. Listened to him for years, used to love his "Lights out" programme. Hard to believe. The programme this morn had myself and my hubbie in Tears. Sympathies to his family. Trev – dublin May 01, 2010 - 11:51 R.I.P. Anon May 01, 2010 - 10:36 I'm 30 and from my earliest memories of tv and radio Gerry was always there, he was just a part of the fabric of Irish life for a whole generation. I'm in shock because the concept of such a regular fixture being gone is hard to accept. I'll genuinely miss his voice on the radio. Condolences to all his family, friends and colleauges. R.I.P. anonymiss May 01, 2010 - 09:20 very sad stuff - RIP x dave – Kildare May 01, 2010 - 07:08 Sincere sympathies to the Ryan family and circle. As a sales rep Gerry was on in my car for years from the beginning of his show. Hard to count the number of times I nearly crashed laughing or how often he could move you to tears. I grew older with him but he remained contempory and his distrust of hierarchy was well placed. Don't rest in peace Gerry - light up the party upstairs !! To his family especially and loved ones, Some lights shine brightest and must shine shorter for all that. Hold on to the good days. kate – Dublin May 01, 2010 - 06:03 A truly sad loss. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace Gerry Ryan. sile – cork May 01, 2010 - 01:14 hi so sorry to hear of your untimely death Jerry---mornings wii never be the same again for the 50 year olds ----what will get us out of bed now???????? Marie – Athlone May 01, 2010 - 00:34 Feel so sorry for the Ryan family rip Gerry xxx Leave a Comment * Your name * Your email address (will not be published) Your location Remember me ? ? Powered by TalkBack 1 **COMMENTS REMOVED ON REQUEST**