3amCelebrity NewsGerry KellyGerry Kelly was a presenter on UTV and BBC Radio Ulster and was confirmed to have died over the weekend. He had previously revealed in 2018 that he had been diagnosed with cancer.17:06, 26 Jul 2026Updated 17:07, 26 Jul 2026Northern Irish broadcaster Gerry Kelly has died at the age of 77. The presenter had hosted projects for UTV and BBC Radio Ulster, interviewing major sport stars including Rory McIlroy.‌Tributes poured out on Sunday after news of Gerry's death was confirmed - with Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly branding him "a huge character". In 2018, Gerry told fans that he had been diagnosed with cancer in 2016.‌He underwent surgery to combat the disease and also endured six rounds of chemotherapy to fight the cancer - and previously told fans that surgery had successfully removed a growth. It has been reported that he died at his home on Sunday - with numerous stars issuing statements in celebration of his life.‌First Minister Little-Pengelly said: "So sorry to hear of the death of Gerry Kelly, a face and a voice that so many generations across Northern Ireland were familiar with. [He was] a much loved presenter with a huge character."He interviewed so many, many hundreds of people across decades including his famous clip with a young Rory McIlroy and the wash machine. Thinking of all his family and friends at this time of mourning, sending my deepest condolences and may God be with them and comfort them at this time of sad loss.”Article continues belowThis is a breaking Showbiz news story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future on Google by simply by clicking this link .You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , ** Facebook**, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .You can sign up forTwitter/X alerts for breaking news here and follow us @‌MirrorCeleb ** for all the latest updates. Or keep up-to-date with your must-see news, features, videos and pictures by following us on Facebook .**Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Gerry KellyCancer