Gerry Kelly: Voice of Northern Ireland | Belfast News

Veteran Northern Irish broadcaster Gerry Kelly, who shaped TV and radio for over four decades, has died at 77. Known for his iconic UTV show “Kelly” and later BBC Radio Ulster, he interviewed legends — including a teen Rory McIlroy who famously chipped a golf ball into a washing machine, a clip that went viral years later. Kelly also mentored students at Belfast Met, sharing his craft with the next generation, and bravely spoke out in 2018 about his bladder cancer diagnosis to encourage men to seek medical help. Colleagues remember him as a towering presence who left an indelible mark on broadcasting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb850371ebc70053