Gerry Ryan passed away eight years ago today, and friends and former colleagues of the RTÉ star have taken to social media to pay tribute to him.
The legendary broadcaster died suddenly on April 30th, 2010, at the age of 53.
Now eight years later, friends and fans of the RTÉ 2fm host still aren’t over his passing, and have posted some touching tributes to him, including his close pal Dave Fanning.
8 years gone, 8 years missed pic.twitter.com/JOeMJnyd3h
— Dave Fanning (@fanningrte) April 30, 2018
Here we are Gerry and myself… St Paul’s, Raheny #GerryRyan pic.twitter.com/urSRTTcoDd
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) April 30, 2018
Happy to see this radio clip doing the rounds at moment – always good to be reminded of how talented a broadcaster Gerry Ryan was, especially on today, his anniversary
— Regina Looby (@reglooby) April 30, 2018
Gerry Ryan. Soundtrack to my college days. What a voice, what a character. Incredible radio guaranteed. He made you laugh, made you cry, made you remember that we’re all human. As a listener there was something reassuring about Gerry Ryan. Can’t believe he’s gone 8 years. RIP. https://t.co/TCGRm9L1ki
— Niamh Fitzpatrick (@NFitzPsychology) April 30, 2018
It’s eight feckin years my word miss the old bugger #gerryryan pic.twitter.com/l80QJ4DmQU
— john kenny (@JohnKennyMedia) April 30, 2018
Radio has never been the same without #GerryRyan. @RTE2fm
— Dame Julia Galvin (@JuliaGalvinbog) April 30, 2018
Gerry was found dead at his apartment at Upper Leeson Street in Dublin on April 30th, 2010.
The inquest into Gerry’s death heard that traces of cocaine found in his system were the likely trigger for a cardiac arrhythmia, that resulted in his death.
Gerry married Morah Brennan in 1988, and they had five children together; Lottie, Rex, Bonnie, Elliott and Babette.
Gerry and Morah split in March 2008.
