'He was incredible' - tributes paid to broadcaster Gerry Kelly
The journalist and broadcaster died at his home on Sunday at the age of 77.
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Notable Quotes
""He was just a beautiful big man with a big personality, big sense of humour and everything about him was just lovable.""
— Gloria Hunniford , Celebrity
""He was such fun to be out with, you know, and he made you feel like you were very special.""
— Lynda Bryans , Celebrity
""His sense of humour was rooted in his genuine connection. He showed that a presenter doesn't need to be heard, they simply need to care.""
— Michael Henderson , Celebrity
""His genius was the ability to interview you as if he was just being curious, but actually he had researched you... he knew exactly where he wanted to take you.""
— Mike Nesbitt , Politician
""He was a great champion of charities, including his role as President of N.I. Children to Lapland.""
— Anne Hailes , Celebrity
Key People
Anne Hailes is a former colleague of Gerry Kelly.
Gerry Kelly was a veteran television and radio presenter known for his long career in broadcasting.
Gloria Hunniford is a broadcaster who worked with Gerry Kelly.
Lynda Bryans is a journalist and presenter who also worked with Gerry Kelly.
Michael Henderson, known as Hendy, was a former colleague of Gerry Kelly.
Mike Nesbitt is the Health Minister of Northern Ireland.
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The journalist and broadcaster died at his home on Sunday at the age of 77.
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