Heartbroken Duffy mourns ‘warm friend’

A HEARTBROKEN Joe Duffy struggled to hold back tears as he spoke of his utter shock over the death of his “bold, bold boy” RTÉ colleague Gerry Ryan.

Speaking during an extended tribute edition of Drivetime, the devastated Liveline presenter choked back emotions as he was asked for his reaction to the death.

After a moment’s silence on air, the popular presenter composed himself, describing his friend of more than 30 years as bold, brave, cheeky and instantly loveable.