Gerry Kelly: key obituary facts
Is Gerry Kelly dead? Yes. Gerry Kelly died on July 26, 2026, at age 77.
Cause of death: Gerry Kelly's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gerry Kelly known for?
He was a Northern Irish broadcaster.
More about Gerry Kelly
Born: 20 September 1948.
Place of birth: Belfast.
Gender: male.
Occupation: television presenter.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Occupations: Broadcaster and journalist.
Known for: Kelly.
Gerry Kelly, the Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist best known for his long presenting run on UTV, died on July 26, 2026, aged 77.
Born Gerard Kelly on September 20, 1948, in Belfast, he became widely associated with the Friday night talk and variety show Kelly, which he presented from 1989 until 2005. He later worked at BBC Radio Ulster from April 2009 to December 2019, presenting regular Friday and Saturday programmes.
Kelly’s career made him a familiar voice and face in Northern Irish broadcasting over several decades.