Broadcaster ‘stressed’ days before his death

BROADCASTER Gerry Ryan was facing stress over his work and personal life in the days leading up to his death, according to friends and associates of the late presenter.

Remembering the celebrated 2fm radio star at the weekend, friends spoke of their final contact with Mr Ryan before he was found dead in his Dublin city apartment on Friday.

Speaking on her own RTE show, fellow-presenter Marian Finucane revealed that the 53-year-old father of five had been worrying recently when she met him and his partner Melanie Verwoerd.