Emma Dunseith, Head of Content Production at BBC Northern Ireland, said the late broadcaster was "an exceptional broadcaster and journalist." Ballymena-born broadcaster Gerry Kelly has died, aged 77, at his home in Co. Down. UTV Head of News and Programmes Simon Clemison described Kelly as "one of Northern Ireland's best known and much-loved broadcasters." Comedian Paddy Raff tributed Kelly in a social media post, reflecting on his "career highlight" interviews with the late broadcaster. 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.