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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.

NameGerry Ryan
First NameGerry
Last NameRyan
OccupationTv Show Host
BirthdayJune 4
Birth Year1956
Place of BirthClontarf
Home Town
Birth CountryIreland
Birth SignGemini
Full/Birth Name
ParentsVinnie Ryan, Maureen Ryan
SiblingsVincent Ryan, Michael Ryan
SpouseMorah Brennan
Children(s)Lottie Ryan, Bonnie Ryan, Babette Ryan, Rex Ryan, Elliott Ryan

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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The Gerry Ryan Show, began in March 1988 when he was offered a three-hour morning radio slot. The G. Ryan Show, running from 09:00–12:00 on weekday mornings, consisted of interviews and phone-ins via the “Ryan Line”. Each morning he would begin by discussing the headlines of that morning’s newspapers. Following the news update at 10:00, Ryan would introduce that morning’s Nob Nation, a satirical slot which featured impersonations of politicians and RTÉ media personnel comparable to rival station Today FM’s Gift Grub. Ryan presented RTÉ 2fm’s only show which was regularly among the top twenty Irish radio shows in Ireland, a show which commanded around €4–5 million for RTÉ per annum, mainly through advertising (one thirty-second advertisement during the show cost €900). This meant RTÉ would have earned €27,000 through advertising from Ryan per day.

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.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeTV Show Host
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

He married Morah Brennan in 1988 and they had five children: Lottie, Rex, Bonnie, Elliott and Babette. In 1997, Morah famously telephoned her husband’s show and, under the name Norah, told half a million listeners intimate details concerning his personal household habits. Gerry and Morah announced their separation in March 2008. He soon began a relationship with the former South African Ambassador to Ireland and the then UNICEF Ireland executive director, Melanie Verwoerd.

In October 1990, Ryan received a Jacob’s Award for The Gerry Ryan Show, described at the award ceremony as “unbelievably bizarre and unprecedented – and at the same time being serious, hilarious and unpredictable”.

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Ryan hosted several series of television shows, including Secrets, Gerry Ryan Tonight, Ryantown, Gerry Ryan’s Hitlist, Ryan Confidential and the first three series of Operation Transformation. In 1987, he earned notoriety and the moniker “Lambo” after an unpleasant incident in Connemara. He was also noted for co-presenting, with Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Eurovision Song Contest 1994 and, in 2008, presenting an edition of The Late Late Show, television’s longest-running chat show, in place of the then regular host Pat Kenny. An autobiography, Would the Real Gerry Ryan Please Stand Up]’, was published in October 2008.

Among the dignitaries to send tributes were Bono, the Clintons, Taoiseach Brian Cowen and President Mary McAleese. The day being Friday, that night’s edition of The Late Late Show was promptly given over to discussion of Ryan’s life and death. 10,000 people from across the country queued to sign books of condolence. His funeral took place on 6 May, and was broadcast on 2fm, the home of Ryan’s radio show and a first for the predominantly youthpop-oriented station. His death also came sixteen years to the day after he hosted Eurovision 1994.

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
Children5
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