Gerry Ryan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gerry Ryan
Occupation	Tv Show Host
Date Of Birth	Jun 4, 1956(1956-06-04)
Age	68
Date Of Death	2010-04-30
Birthplace	Clontarf
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Gemini

Gerry Ryan Biography

Gerry Ryan is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on June 4, 1956 in Clontarf, Ireland. A late Irish host on radio and television who was the persona for Ryantown, Secrets, and Gery Ryan Tonight.

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Gerard Ryan (4 June 1956 – 30 April 2010) was an Irish presenter of radio and television employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). He presented The Gerry Ryan Show on radio station RTÉ 2fm each weekday morning from 1988 until hours before his sudden death. He was presented with a Jacob’s Award for this show in 1990.

In 1987, Ryan and a group of volunteers spent time in the countryside of Connemara as part of The Gay Byrne Show. Ryan claimed to have killed and eaten a lamb to survive, earning him the nickname “Lambo”, though the story turned out to be a hoax. The incident has been adapted for the stage.

He got married Morah Brennan on the 29th of October 1982. their children were Lottie, Rex, Bonnie, Elliot, and Babette.

Gerry Ryan Net Worth

Gerry Ryan is one of the richest Tv Show Host from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerry Ryan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career in broadcasting as a pirate DJ.

He passed away from an overdose of drugs within hours of his last performance.

Ryan was born in Dublin in 1956. He described his father, Vinnie, as a “slightly eccentric” dentist from a Presbyterian background and his mother, Maureen, as “a flamboyant woman” who came from a theatrical background and worked in the theatre. His godfather was broadcaster Eamonn Andrews. He learnt to shoot with Charles Haughey’s children. He had two brothers, Michael and Vincent. He was educated at St Paul’s College, Raheny. Ryan’s mother died on Christmas Day 2006.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gerry Ryan Dating?

According to our records, Gerry Ryan married to Morah Brennan. As of December 1, 2023, Gerry Ryan’s is not dating anyone.

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The defining moment of the show came in 1993, when a rape victim, Lavinia Kerwick, rang GRS to air her feelings. For the first time it occurred to Ryan that the story was more important than the question. Since then The Ryan Show became something of a national institution as the oldest show still running on 2fm. Despite repeated reshuffles which have seen all other presenters shifted around, RTÉ have never moved The Ryan Show from its traditional slot.

Facts & Trivia

Gerry Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Gerry Ryan celebrates birthday on June 4 of every year.

Ryan hosted several series of television shows during his career. Secrets was a popular Saturday night show which was not well received by critics. Producer Kevin Linehan, was removed from the show to work on the Millstreet Eurovision and asked Ryan to co-present the event with Fionnuala Sweeney. They later met and Linehan informed Ryan that RTÉ had objected to his proposal. He did, however, co-present the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest alongside Cynthia Ní Mhurchú where he had the honour of introducing Riverdance as the interval act.

What happened to Gerry Ryan?

Coroner Dr Brian Farrell said the cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia , with the use of cocaine as a significant risk factor. He recorded a verdict of death by misadventure with a number of risk factors leading to Mr Ryan’s death.

How much is Gerry Ryan worth?

Gerard “Gerry” Thomas Ryan OAM (born c. 1949) is an Australian businessman, investor, racehorse owner and sports enthusiast. According to the Financial Review Rich List 2018 his net worth was assessed at A$487 million , as Australia’s 176th richest person.

Where is Morah Ryan now?

Morah Ryan has moved in to a Cavan home with her boyfriend Don Mescal. Don opened up about the move after the couple spent lockdown apart with Don living in London. The pair have since moved in to Don’s new home in Belturbet, Co Cavan.

What age is Bonnie Ryan?

About 29 years (1993)

Who was Gerry Ryans girlfriend?

Gerard Ryan
Partner(s)| Melanie Verwoerd
Children| 5