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RTÉ presenter Gerry Ryan has been found dead at his apartment in Dublin.
Ryan (53) failed to show up this morning for the 2fm radio show he has presented since 1988.
He was found at his apartment at Upper Leeson Street in Ballsbridge at 1pm.
The cause of death is unknown at present. Gardaí are investigating but foul play is not suspected.
In addition to his popular radio programme, the controversial broadcaster, who joined RTéin 1979, presented a host of television programmes, including Ryan Confidential, Gerry Ryan Tonight, Ryantown, Gerry Ryan's Hitlist and Operation Transformation.
He co-presented the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest from Dublin’s Point Theatre and replaced Pat Kenny for an edition of The Late Late Show in 2008.
He published his autobiography - Would the Real Gerry Ryan Please Stand Up - in 2008.
Ryan was consistently one of RTÉ’s most popular presenters, reflected in the fact he was the station’s second highest paid broadcaster with a salary in 2008 of €558,000.
The broadcaster announced a separation from his wife Morah in March 2008 after 26 years of marriage. The couple have five children.
His RTÉ colleague Miriam O’Callaghan wrote on her Twitter account: “Tragically it is true. So terribly shocking and sad. Life is just too cruel sometimes. RIP.”
Former 2fm colleague and now Today FM broadcaster Ian Dempsey wrote on Twitter: “Gerry Ryan RIP - shocking news just breaking - a big loss to radio and Ireland.”
Ryan (53) failed to show up this morning for the 2fm radio show he has presented since 1988.
He was found at his apartment at Upper Leeson Street in Ballsbridge at 1pm.
The cause of death is unknown at present. Gardaí are investigating but foul play is not suspected.
In addition to his popular radio programme, the controversial broadcaster, who joined RTéin 1979, presented a host of television programmes, including Ryan Confidential, Gerry Ryan Tonight, Ryantown, Gerry Ryan's Hitlist and Operation Transformation.
He co-presented the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest from Dublin’s Point Theatre and replaced Pat Kenny for an edition of The Late Late Show in 2008.
He published his autobiography - Would the Real Gerry Ryan Please Stand Up - in 2008.
Ryan was consistently one of RTÉ’s most popular presenters, reflected in the fact he was the station’s second highest paid broadcaster with a salary in 2008 of €558,000.
The broadcaster announced a separation from his wife Morah in March 2008 after 26 years of marriage. The couple have five children.
His RTÉ colleague Miriam O’Callaghan wrote on her Twitter account: “Tragically it is true. So terribly shocking and sad. Life is just too cruel sometimes. RIP.”
Former 2fm colleague and now Today FM broadcaster Ian Dempsey wrote on Twitter: “Gerry Ryan RIP - shocking news just breaking - a big loss to radio and Ireland.”