Gerry Ryan is dead!
Can't believe it.
He was a legend.
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RTÉ broadcaster Gerry Ryan found dead
Friday, 30 April 2010 15:46
RTÉ broadcaster Gerry Ryan has been found dead at his home. He was 53.
Mr Ryan joined RTÉ in 1979 and presented the radio programme 'The Gerry Ryan Show' and television programmes such as Operation Transformation and Ryan Confidential.
He is survived by his wife, Morah, and five children.
Mr Ryan began his career as a broadcaster in pirate radio.
When 2fm was launched in 1979, Mr Ryan joined the station as a DJ.
And he soon became part of their main night-time line up.
In 1988 The Gerry Ryan Show began.
Over the next 22 years his weekday talk programme became one of the most listened to radio shows in Ireland.
During his career Mr Ryan also hosted a number of TV shows, including his own chat show, Ryan Confidential and most recently Operation Transformation.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has expressed sadness at Mr Ryan's death.
In a statement he said: 'Gerry was a household name and a broadcaster of immense talent and popularity. His legion of fans will all be greatly shocked to hear this sad news.
'He will be hugely missed by all those who had the good fortune to know him.'